Best Chocolate Chip Cookies EVER.!

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Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever!

These classic chocolate chip cookies are soft and chewy in the center, lightly crisp around the edges, and packed with plenty of chocolate chips. They’re simple to make and perfect for an afternoon treat, dessert, or sharing with family.

Ingredients

  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped nuts, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract until everything is well combined.
  5. Combine the mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix just until the dough comes together; avoid overmixing.
  6. Add the chocolate chips: Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts if you’re using them, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Shape the cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space between each cookie for spreading.
  8. Bake: Bake for approximately 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers still look slightly soft.
  9. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Helpful Tips

For thicker, chewier cookies, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking. You can also press a few extra chocolate chips onto the tops of the cookies immediately after they come out of the oven.

Serving

Enjoy the cookies warm with a glass of milk, or let them cool completely and store them in an airtight container for several days.

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