Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of homemade Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies. With a perfect chewy center and a hint of crispy edges, these cookies are irresistible and easy to whip up for any occasion. Whether you’re baking for friends or enjoying a cozy night in, these treats will elevate your dessert game with their rich chocolate flavor and buttery sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and nuts if desired.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto lined baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg