Perfectly Scrumptious Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Perfectly Scrumptious Chocolate Chip Cookies! Bursting with gooey semisweet chocolate chips and featuring a perfectly balanced buttery, caramelized flavor from the mix of granulated and brown sugar, these cookies deliver a soft and chewy texture that’s simply irresistible. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple pantry-staple ingredients like pure vanilla extract and all-purpose flour, this crowd-pleasing recipe is quick, easy, and utterly satisfying. Pro tips include folding in optional chopped nuts for added crunch and baking until the edges are golden while the centers remain slightly soft for that bakery-style finish. Whether you’re enjoying them warm out of the oven or paired with a cold glass of milk, these homemade cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Optional: Chopped nuts
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure soft and tender cookies.
Fold in the chocolate chips and, if using, the chopped nuts.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look slightly undercooked. They will continue to cook on the baking sheet after being removed from the oven.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your homemade chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6372 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 363.9 g | 467% | |
| Saturated Fat | 207.9 g | 1040% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 889 mg | 296% | |
| Sodium | 2661 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 756.1 g | 275% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.7 g | 160% | |
| Total Sugars | 504.7 g | ||
| Protein | 84.0 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 641 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 33.8 mg | 188% | |
| Potassium | 2653 mg | 56% | |
*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.
