Description
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies loaded with gooey chocolate chunks. Quick, easy, and irresistible for satisfying sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks/226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 cup (120g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients Start by allowing your butter and eggs to reach room temperature. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Measure all ingredients before starting.
- Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugars In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Step 3: Add Eggs and Vanilla Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides and mix in the vanilla extract.
- Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl for even distribution.
- Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Step 6: Add Chocolate and Optional Nuts Fold in chocolate chips and nuts with a spatula until evenly distributed. Reserve some chocolate pieces for topping.
- Step 7: Portion and Bake Use a cookie scoop to portion dough onto baking sheets. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg