Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Mix the Batter:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Add Chocolate Chips and Nuts:
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
7. Drop Cookies onto Baking Sheets:
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space between each cookie.
8. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
9. Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Enjoy:
- Once cooled, enjoy your homemade chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
