Description
Sweet memories bloom with homemade chocolate chip cookies, melting hearts and connecting generations through warm, buttery goodness. Crisp edges, gooey centers, and rich chocolate morsels invite you to savor each delightful bite of comfort and pure joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Sugar and Butter Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (160 g) packed brown sugar
Wet and Mix-in Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (340 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (60 g) chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), optional
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375F (190C), positioning the rack in the center for even heat distribution.
- Drape parchment paper or silicone mats across baking sheets to prevent cookie sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Cream together softened butter and sugars in a spacious mixing bowl until the mixture transforms into a light, fluffy consistency with a pale golden hue.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition to create a smooth, homogeneous blend.
- Pour in vanilla extract, stirring gently to infuse the mixture with its aromatic essence.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until just combined to prevent overworking the dough.
- Gently sprinkle chocolate chips throughout the dough, distributing them evenly with a delicate folding motion.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded dollops of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Slide the trays into the preheated oven and bake for 9-11 minutes, watching for golden edges and slightly soft centers.
- Remove from the oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to cool completely and develop their final crisp-yet-chewy texture.
Notes
- Swap out butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free alternative that keeps cookies rich and tender.
- Chill cookie dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading and enhance flavor depth.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother mixing and more consistent cookie texture.
- Experiment with different chocolate chip varieties like dark, milk, or even white chocolate for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg