Heidi's Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies
Discover the secret to perfectly soft and chewy cookies with *Heidi's Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies*! This timeless recipe combines the rich sweetness of semi-sweet chocolate chips with a buttery, golden-brown base for the ultimate comfort treat. Using pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and pure vanilla extract, these cookies are quick and easy to prepare—ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish. Optional chopped nuts add a delightful crunch, making them customizable to your taste. Baked to perfection with slightly underbaked centers that finish setting as they cool, these bakery-style cookies are a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Perfect for dessert, a midday snack, or paired with a cold glass of milk, this chocolate chip cookie recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (softened) Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Light brown sugar, packed
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Optional: chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer.
Step 3
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 6
Fold in the chocolate chips and, if desired, the chopped nuts.
Step 7
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look slightly underbaked. (They will continue to set as they cool.)
Step 9
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Serve with a cold glass of milk and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1194.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5061.6 |
| Total Fat 235.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 119.1g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 620mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2644.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 740.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 34.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 479.5g | |
| Protein 71.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 80IU | 0% |
| Calcium 281.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 25.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 904.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories