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Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

This homemade chocolate chip cookies recipe delivers perfectly chewy cookies with crispy edges, loaded with gooey chocolate chips and a buttery flavor. A classic favorite!

  • Total Time: 25 minute
  • Yield: 36 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 sticks real butter
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Walnut pieces (optional, to taste)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). A properly preheated oven ensures even baking and golden edges.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the mixture until it’s creamy and fluffy. This step is key to achieving a soft and chewy texture.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Crack in the eggs one at a time and pour in the vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until it’s light and airy, which gives your cookies that melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring gently to combine.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips and Nuts: Finally, fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and walnuts (if desired). For evenly-sized cookies, use a small cookie scoop to portion out the dough.
  6. Bake: Place the scooped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Remember, the cookies will continue to cook slightly after you remove them from the oven, so don’t overbake!

Notes

  • Chill the Dough: Letting the dough rest in the fridge for 30 minutes enhances flavor and prevents spreading.
  • Butter Matters: Use unsalted, room-temperature butter for best results.
  • Customize Sweetness: Swap in dark chocolate chips or add a sprinkle of sea salt for a gourmet twist.
  • Consistency is Key: A cookie scoop ensures evenly-sized cookies that bake consistently.
  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 210kcal
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

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