Description
Discover how to bake the “Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever” with our easy-to-follow recipe. This guide provides you with a step-by-step process, including the essential ingredients and detailed instructions needed to create delicious, chewy, and perfectly sweetened chocolate chip cookies.
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons hot water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Dissolve the baking soda in hot water and add to the mixture along with salt.
- Gradually stir in the flour, chocolate chips, and walnuts (if using), until well combined.
- Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are nicely browned.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For softer cookies, remove them from the oven while they are slightly underbaked.
You can substitute nuts with more chocolate chips or your favorite add-ins.
Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Best Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe, Homemade Cookies, Baking Recipe