Chocolate Chip Cookies Nirvana
Indulge in the ultimate cookie experience with "Chocolate Chip Cookies Nirvana," a recipe that promises soft, chewy perfection with every bite. Featuring a rich combination of creamy unsalted butter, golden brown sugar, and just the right amount of vanilla extract, these cookies strike the perfect balance of sweetness and depth. Packed with two full cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips, every cookie bursts with gooey, melty goodness. For an extra touch of crunch and flavor, optional chopped walnuts or pecans can be folded into the dough. With a quick 15-minute prep time and a handful of pantry staples, these bakery-style cookies are easy enough for beginners yet deliciously satisfying for seasoned bakers. Bake a batch for warm, golden edges and irresistibly tender centers that will keep everyone coming back for more. Perfect for a cozy dessert, a gift from the kitchen, or simply your next snack-time indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2.75 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Optional: Chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes using an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in batches, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can affect the texture of the cookies.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts using a spatula or wooden spoon, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will set as the cookies cool.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm for a gooey chocolate experience, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 239.4 g | 307% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.3 g | 596% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2644 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 730.4 g | 266% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.6 g | 127% | |
| Total Sugars | 426.1 g | ||
| Protein | 80.1 g | 160% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 27.9 mg | 155% | |
| Potassium | 977 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
