Smart Cookie the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever
Get ready to experience the ultimate treat with "Smart Cookie: The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever" — a recipe that delivers perfectly soft, chewy, and irresistibly gooey cookies every time. This crowd-pleasing classic combines the rich creaminess of butter, the sweetness of granulated and brown sugars, and the decadent indulgence of semi-sweet chocolate chips, with an optional crunchy twist from chopped nuts. Ready in under 30 minutes, these cookies strike the perfect balance between crisp edges and soft, melty centers, making them the ideal dessert or snack for any occasion. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or saved for later, these homemade chocolate chip cookies are guaranteed to become a household favorite. Keywords: chocolate chip cookies, best cookie recipe, easy dessert, classic cookies, soft and chewy cookies.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon 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). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly 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 on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender cookie texture.
Gently fold in the chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts using a spatula or wooden spoon.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the trays for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm for an indulgent treat or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3921 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 232.7 g | 298% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.7 g | 594% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2628 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 494.3 g | 180% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.7 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 439.9 g | ||
| Protein | 43.5 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 212 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 575 mg | 12% | |
*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.
