Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using), distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You can also use a cookie scoop for more uniform cookies.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for a few minutes. Then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Repeat the baking process with the remaining cookie dough until all the dough is used.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, enjoy them with a glass of milk or store them in an airtight container for later enjoyment.
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding different mix-ins like nuts, dried fruits, or even swapping out the chocolate chips for white chocolate chips or other flavored chips. Enjoy your homemade chocolate chip cookies!