Mona's Mother's Mother's Best Friends Favorite Cookies

Step into a world of irresistible nostalgia with "Mona's Mother's Mother's Best Friend's Favorite Cookies," a time-honored treat packed with just the right balance of sweetness and warmth. These cookies are a delightful blend of buttery dough, melted chocolate chips, and the subtle crunch of chopped pecans or walnuts, complemented by a hint of cinnamon for a cozy, spiced finish. Crafted with everyday pantry staples and two secret touches—pure almond extract and vanilla—they offer an elevated twist on classic chocolate chip cookies. Perfectly chewy in the center with golden, crisp edges, these cookies come together in just 25 minutes, making them an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert for holidays, baking days, or anytime you crave something wonderfully homemade. Serve them fresh from the oven with a cold glass of milk for the ultimate comfort food experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.75 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.

Step 3

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract until incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped pecans (or walnuts) with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 7

Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls 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 golden brown and the centers look slightly underbaked. Do not overbake as the cookies will firm up as they cool.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature with a glass of milk, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1167.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4987.7

Total Fat 237.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 107.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 620mg	0%
Sodium 2626.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 715.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.5g	0%
Total Sugars 439.8g
Protein 69.9g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 269.4mg	0%
Iron 24.6mg	0%
Potassium 969.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.4%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 54.3%