Description
Crispy and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful treat blending crunchy edges with a soft, gooey center. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are made with simple ingredients that create an irresistible aroma and flavor. Whether you’re baking for friends or indulging yourself, these cookies promise to bring joy to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown around the edges but soft in the center.
- Cool on trays for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg