Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cornstarch (secret ingredient for soft cookies!)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional, but highly recommended!)
Pro Tip: Want extra chewy cookies? Use more brown sugar than white sugar! 🍪🔥
Instructions
Instructions:
1️⃣ Prep Your Baking Sheet & Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugars
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (~2 minutes).
3️⃣ Add Eggs & Vanilla
- Mix in eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Beat until well combined.
4️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring gently.
5️⃣ Fold in Chocolate Chips & Nuts
- Stir in chocolate chips and optional nuts.
- If you like extra chocolatey cookies, add more chips! 🍫
6️⃣ Scoop & Bake
- Scoop 1.5 tbsp-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Space them 2 inches apart to prevent spreading.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
7️⃣ Let Cool & Enjoy!
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Or, eat them warm for the ultimate gooey experience! 🤤🍪
Notes
✅ For chewier cookies: Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
✅ For crispier cookies: Bake for an extra 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
✅ Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
✅ Freezing Dough: Roll into balls and freeze for quick, fresh cookies anytime! ❄️
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: ~180 kcal
- Sugar: ~12g
- Sodium: ~80mg
- Fat: ~9g
- Saturated Fat: ~5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~3g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~22g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~2g
- Cholesterol: ~25mg