Description
This classic chocolate chip cookie recipe yields dozens of irresistible cookies that combine crisp edges with chewy middles, generously studded with semisweet chocolate chips and chopped walnuts for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons hot water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients, making sure the butter is softened and the eggs are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to ensure an even baking environment.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter with the white sugar and brown sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, then stir in the vanilla extract to add flavor depth.
- Activate Baking Soda: Dissolve the baking soda in hot water, then add this along with salt to the batter; mix until everything is completely combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour, followed by the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts to form a soft cookie dough.
- Shape Cookies: Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for about 10 minutes or until the edges turn lightly browned.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool briefly on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy the cookies immediately or store them in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake them by a minute or two.
- Walnuts can be omitted or substituted with pecans or other nuts depending on preference.
- If you prefer, chill the dough for an hour before baking to help control spreading.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Room temperature eggs and softened butter ensure better incorporation and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
