Pin It Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chip cookies with a soft crumb, inspired by cozy weekend baking traditions. These comforting cookies are packed with rich chocolate chips and a hint of vanilla for the perfect nostalgic treat.
This recipe has become a weekend favorite in my family, bringing smiles and warm memories every time we bake together.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour: Dry ingredient
- 1 tsp baking soda: Dry ingredient
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt: Dry ingredient
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter softened: Wet ingredient
- 3/4 cup (150 g) packed light brown sugar: Wet ingredient
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar: Wet ingredient
- 2 large eggs at room temperature: Wet ingredient
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract: Wet ingredient
- 2 cups (340 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips: Add-in
- 1 cup (100 g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional): Add-in
Instructions
- Preheat:
- Preheat the oven to 350° F (175° C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars:
- In a large bowl beat the softened butter brown sugar and granulated sugar together until creamy and light about 2 3 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla:
- Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients:
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined do not overmix.
- Add chocolate chips and nuts:
- Fold in the chocolate chips and if using the chopped nuts.
- Portion dough:
- Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake:
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
- Cool:
- Remove from the oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Pin It This recipe creates many cherished family moments as we bake and share the fresh cookies together on weekends.
Notes
Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before baking for a gourmet touch Pairs beautifully with a glass of cold milk or hot coffee
Required Tools
Mixing bowls Electric mixer or sturdy whisk Measuring cups and spoons Baking sheets Parchment paper Wire rack Cookie scoop or tablespoon
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten) Eggs Dairy Tree Nuts (if using nuts) Chocolate chips may contain traces of soy or dairy check labels if needed For nut-free cookies omit the nuts and ensure chocolate chips are processed in a nut-free facility
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Enjoy baking these classic cookies with your loved ones and savor every bite.
Recipe FAQs
- → What makes these cookies soft and chewy?
The combination of melted butter, brown sugar, and precise baking time ensures a tender crumb with slightly chewy centers.
- → Can I substitute nuts in this cookie?
Yes, you can swap walnuts for pecans or omit nuts entirely for a nut-free version.
- → How can I enhance the chocolate flavor?
Using semi-sweet chocolate chips and adding a sprinkle of flaky sea salt before baking intensifies the chocolate notes.
- → Is chilling the dough necessary?
Chilling is optional but can help reduce spreading and improve texture.
- → What baking tools are recommended?
Mixing bowls, electric mixer or whisk, baking sheets, parchment paper, and a wire rack for cooling are ideal.