Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
Deliciously soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 sticks real butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Walnut pieces, optional, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Beat until the mixture is creamy and fluffy.
- Crack the eggs into the bowl one at a time, adding the vanilla extract.
- Beat until the mixture is light and airy.
- Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and walnuts if using.
- Scoop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies rest on the sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
For a nut-free batch, omit walnuts and add an extra 1/2 cup chocolate chips or toasted oats. You can chill scooped dough for 20-30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg