Description
These chocolate chip cookies bring pure comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen, delivering warm, gooey goodness that your family will absolutely devour in minutes. Crispy edges, chewy centers, and rich chocolate make these classic treats the perfect sweet companion to your afternoon coffee or midnight snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk 2 ¼ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl until perfectly combined.
- Cream 1 cup softened butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¾ cup brown sugar in a large bowl for 3-5 minutes until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Mix 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the butter-sugar blend until fully incorporated.
- Add 2 large eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly after each addition and scraping down the bowl’s sides.
- Slowly incorporate the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Stop mixing the moment no flour streaks remain.
- Fold 2 cups chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped nuts (if desired) into the dough using a spatula.
- Wrap the dough bowl in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes to develop deeper flavor and prevent excessive spreading.
- Heat your oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop rounded tablespoon-sized dough portions onto the sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until the cookie edges turn golden brown and centers look slightly soft.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial for developing rich, complex flavors and preventing cookies from spreading too thin during baking.
- For perfectly consistent cookies, use a cookie scoop to ensure uniform size and even baking.
- Experiment with different chocolate chip varieties like dark, milk, or semi-sweet to customize the flavor profile to your taste.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on the wire rack to maintain a crisp exterior and soft, chewy center.
- Prep Time: 40-45 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-11 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg