Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sometimes, simple is best—especially when chocolate and butter are involved. These Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookiesare crispy on the edges, soft in the middle, and loaded with melty chocolate chips. Made with plenty of butter, they’re everything a cookie should be (and then some).

Ingredients

• 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 ¾ cups (340g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups (260g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Optional: ½ cup (85g) chopped walnuts or pecans

Steps

1. Preheat the Oven
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugars
   In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla
   Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Mix the Dry Ingredients
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
   Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
6. Fold in the Chocolate Chips
   Stir in the chocolate chips (and nuts if using) with a spatula.
7. Scoop the Dough
   Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake
   Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look soft.
9. Cool and Enjoy
   Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely—or eat them warm for maximum gooeyness!

Enjoy!