Chocolate Chip Cookies
Bake up a batch of classic Chocolate Chip Cookies that are soft, chewy, and loaded with melty chocolate chips. Perfectly sweet and comforting, these cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons hot water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare baking sheets by lining with parchment paper or lightly greasing.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Stir in vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add this mixture to the cookie batter along with salt. Mix until evenly combined.
- Gradually add flour to the batter, mixing until just combined. Fold in semisweet chocolate chips and chopped walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop large spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets. Space them about 2 inches apart.
- Place baking sheets in preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, until edges of cookies are lightly browned. Centers may still look slightly soft.
- Remove cookies from oven and let them cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg