Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with both sugars using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.

4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.

5. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips (and walnuts if using) with a spatula or wooden spoon.

7. Scoop and bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers still look slightly underdone.

8. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips

• For extra chewy cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
• Use a mix of semi-sweet and dark chocolate chips for deeper flavor.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days — if they last that long!