Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional, but adds crunch)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Slowly add dry mixture into wet mixture until just combined.
Fold in chocolate chips (and walnuts if using).
Scoop large portions of dough (about ¼ cup each) and place on baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
Bake 12–14 minutes, until golden at the edges but soft in the center.
Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra-thick cookies, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking.
Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.
Cookies freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving – 1 cookie, estimated
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg