Description
Indulge in the warm, gooey goodness of Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies. These delightful treats feature melty chocolate chips nestled in a soft, chewy dough, evoking memories of cozy family moments and sweet nostalgia. Whether you’re baking for a festive occasion or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, this easy recipe ensures you’ll have irresistible cookies that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Fold in the chocolate chips (and nuts if using).
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow cooling slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg