Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Name: Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 cup chopped walnuts

Perfectly soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges and a gooey center. This timeless recipe creates the ultimate comfort dessert that everyone loves.

27 minEasyServes 24180 cal/serving

AmericanDessertOvenVegetarianLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2

In a large bowl, cream together the 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 1 cup packed brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
3

Beat in the 2 room temperature large eggs one at a time, then stir in the 2 tsp vanilla extract.
4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt.
5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
6

Fold in the 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped walnuts (if using).
7

Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
9

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Questions

Can I make Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup unsalted butter, softened. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies?

Yes. As written it serves 24. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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