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Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Delicious chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges and chewy middles, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 48 cookies
Calories 146 kcal

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Baking Ingredients

  • 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
 

Preparation Steps

  • Gather your ingredients, making sure your butter is softened and your eggs are room temperature.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  • Dissolve baking soda in hot water; add to batter along with salt and mix until combined.
  • Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and walnuts until a soft dough forms.
  • Drop rounded spoonfuls of cookie dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Cool on the baking sheets briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container or serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

These cookies have crisp edges and chewy middles, making them irresistible fresh out of the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 76mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, chocolate chip cookies, cookies, dessert, snack, Sweet
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