Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

This section will answer common questions about chocolate chip cookie recipes and include tips for perfect results.

Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 large eggs (room temperature)

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

1/2 tsp salt (optional, for enhancing flavor)

1 cup walnuts or pecans (optional, for extra crunch)

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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent cookies from sticking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
Add Chocolate Chips and Nuts: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and optional nuts using a spatula or spoon.
Scoop the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the center is slightly soft.
Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chilling the Dough: For thicker, chewier cookies, you can chill the dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour before baking.
Cookie Size: For large cookies, use about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and bake for 12-14 minutes.
Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.