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Classic Chocolate Chip Delights

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A timeless recipe for chocolate chip cookies with a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, complemented by the crunch of optional nuts.

Ingredients for Classic Chocolate Chip Delights

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Baking Soda

teaspoons

Salt

teaspoons

Unsalted Butter, softened

cups

Brown Sugar, packed

cups

Vanilla Extract

teaspoons

Semisweet Chocolate Chips

cups

Chopped Nuts, optional

cups

How to Make Classic Chocolate Chip Delights

1. Preheat the Oven

Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it's ready for baking.

2. Combine Dry Ingredients

In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside for later use.

3. Creaming the Butter and Sugars

In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is creamy and well-blended.

4. Adding the Eggs

Add the eggs to the creamed mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate.

5. Combining Dry and Wet

Gradually beat the previously mixed dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, taking care not to overmix.

6. Final Touches

Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and, if you're including them, the chopped nuts, until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

7. Portioning the Dough

Using a rounded tablespoon, drop the cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each for expansion.

8. Baking

Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown.

9. Cooling

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Variations

Variety of Chocolate

Swap out the classic semi-sweet chocolate chips for white chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or a combination. You can also incorporate chocolate chunks or even use a chopped chocolate bar for uneven, melty pockets.

Brown Butter Infusion

Swap out standard melted butter for brown butter. Browning the butter adds a nutty, caramel-like flavor that enhances the depth of the cookies. Simply cook the butter over medium heat until it turns a golden brown, being careful not to burn it, then let it cool before incorporating it into your recipe.

Double Chocolate

Make it a double chocolate chip cookie by adding cocoa powder to the dough. This transforms your cookie into a chocolate lover's dream.

Nutty Delights

Add chopped nuts such as walnuts, pecans, almonds, or macadamia nuts for added crunch and flavor. Nuts can complement the chocolate or even replace it if you're aiming for a nut-focused cookie.

Sea Salt Sprinkle

Right before baking, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cookie dough ball. This will not only accentuate the chocolate flavor but also add a gourmet touch with the contrast of sweet and salty.

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