Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printer-Friendly)

Buttery, soft chocolate chip cookies with a tender crumb and rich chocolate chunks, ideal for cozy moments.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

09 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 - 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Set oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugar until light and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined to avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in chocolate chips and nuts if desired.
07 - Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges turn golden and centers remain soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Soft crumb texture
  • Packed with rich chocolate chips and vanilla
02 -
  • For extra soft cookies, underbake slightly and allow to finish setting on the baking sheet
  • Swap walnuts for pecans or omit nuts for a nut-free version
03 -
  • Use room temperature eggs for better mixing
  • Do not overmix dough to keep cookies tender
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