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Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe: The Best Indulgent Treat

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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This homemade chocolate chip cookies recipe yields the perfect balance of chewy and crunchy, making it an indulgent treat for cookies lovers.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups semisweet and/or milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the salt, vanilla, and eggs until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing just until combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
  7. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For chewier cookies, do not overbake.
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can enhance the flavor and texture.

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