Description
These Best Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect balance of crispy edges and chewy centers. Made with buttery dough, rich semisweet chocolate chips, and the option to add crunchy walnuts, these cookies are an all-time favorite. Easy to make and incredibly delicious, they’re perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- Butter – 1 cup, softened
- White sugar – 1 cup
- Brown sugar – 1 cup, packed
- Eggs – 2 large
- Vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons
- Baking soda – 1 teaspoon
- Hot water – 2 teaspoons
- Salt – ½ teaspoon
- All-purpose flour – 3 cups
- Semisweet chocolate chips – 2 cups
- Chopped walnuts – 1 cup (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven – Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
2️⃣ Cream Butter and Sugars – In a large bowl, beat together softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
3️⃣ Add Eggs and Vanilla – Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4️⃣ Dissolve Baking Soda – Dissolve the baking soda in hot water and mix it into the batter along with the salt.
5️⃣ Incorporate Flour and Chocolate Chips – Gradually stir in flour until fully combined. Fold in semisweet chocolate chips and walnuts (if using).
6️⃣ Scoop and Bake – Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
7️⃣ Cool and Enjoy – Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
✅ Nut-Free – Omit walnuts for a nut-free version.
✅ Chocolate Variety – Use milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate chips.
✅ Fruity Twist – Add dried cranberries or raisins for extra chewiness.
