Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort treat with these classic chocolate chip cookies. With a perfect balance of sweetness and chewiness, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Bake: Drop rounded dough onto baking sheets, bake for 10–12 minutes until golden, and centers are soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For soft, chewy cookies, avoid overbaking.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking results in thicker cookies.
- Cookies freeze well either as dough or fully baked.
