Simply the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever
Indulge in dessert perfection with "Simply the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever" — a recipe guaranteed to become your go-to treat. These cookies are everything you could dream of: soft, chewy centers with just the right amount of crisp around the edges, and packed with melty semi-sweet chocolate chips in every bite. Made with a blend of granulated and light brown sugar for a deep caramel-like sweetness and optionally studded with walnuts or pecans for added crunch, these cookies are as versatile as they are delicious. Preparing them is quick and easy, with just 15 minutes of prep time and a bake time of under 10 minutes. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or stored for later, these classic chocolate chip cookies are perfect for everyday indulgence, holiday baking, or gifting. Make a batch today and experience why they truly live up to their name!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup optional chopped nuts (e.g., 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, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed.
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 to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Gently fold in the chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts using a spatula or wooden spoon.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough (or use a cookie scoop) onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will firm up 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 or store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5407 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 237.0 g | 304% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.2 g | 596% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2663 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 826.3 g | 300% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.6 g | 127% | |
| Total Sugars | 521.0 g | ||
| Protein | 78.1 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 299 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 27.7 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 1066 mg | 23% | |
*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.
