Chocolate Chip Cookies
easy, tasty, and delicious
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup 2 sticks butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips one 12-ounce package
- 1 cup chopped nuts optional; if omitted, add 1-2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats (this prevents sticking and ensures even baking).
- Cream Butter & Sugars: In a large bowl (or stand mixer), beat the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together on medium speed for about 2–3 minutes until the mixture is light, fluffy, and creamy.
- Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in the vanilla extract. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine: Gradually beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture on low speed. Stop mixing as soon as the flour streaks disappear. Do not overmix, or the cookies will be tough.
- Fold in Chocolate: Stir in the chocolate chips (and nuts, if using) by hand using a spatula or wooden spoon.
- Scoop: Drop rounded tablespoons (or use a #40 cookie scoop) onto the prepared baking sheets. Leave about 2 inches of space between them to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake for 9 to 11 minutes.
- Cool: Let the cookies sit on the hot baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.