25 minutes
A timeless recipe for chocolate chip cookies with a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, complemented by the crunch of optional nuts.
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teaspoons
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Unsalted Butter, softened
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Brown Sugar, packed
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teaspoons
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Semisweet Chocolate Chips
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Chopped Nuts, optional
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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.
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.
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.
Make it a double chocolate chip cookie by adding cocoa powder to the dough. This transforms your cookie into a chocolate lover's dream.
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.
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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