Tasty Cookies
Get ready to bake a batch of irresistible Tasty Cookies—soft, chewy, and chocolate-studded perfection! This easy homemade cookie recipe brings together the rich creaminess of butter, the sweetness of brown and granulated sugars, and the comforting warmth of pure vanilla extract. Packed with gooey semisweet chocolate chips and optional crunchy nuts, these cookies are bound to be a family favorite. In just 15 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes in the oven, you can create 24 bakery-style cookies with golden edges and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center. Perfect for dessert, snack time, or gifting, these classic cookies strike the perfect balance between simplicity and indulgence. Don't forget to keep some extras on hand—they won’t last long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons 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 (e.g., walnuts, pecans)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°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 until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating 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 in the mixing bowl, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips and optional nuts (if using) until evenly distributed in the dough.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly underbaked. Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5575 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 262.7 g | 337% | |
| Saturated Fat | 139.4 g | 697% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 2505 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 800.3 g | 291% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.3 g | 155% | |
| Total Sugars | 554.1 g | ||
| Protein | 68.8 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 561 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 31.6 mg | 176% | |
| Potassium | 2367 mg | 50% | |
*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.
