Description
Indulge in these Best Chocolate Chip Cookies that boast a perfect balance of crisp edges and soft, chewy centers packed with an abundance of chocolate chips. This recipe yields dozens of delightful cookies that are sure to please any cookie lover!
Ingredients
Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons hot water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Add-Ins:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Ensure butter is softened and eggs are at room temperature.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Dough: Cream butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Prepare Leavening: Dissolve baking soda in hot water and add to the batter with salt.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and walnuts.
- Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets and bake for about 10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool and Serve: Cool briefly on sheets before transferring to a wire rack. Store airtight or enjoy fresh!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 146
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 76mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg