Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or a mix of your favorite)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually Add Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips (and Nuts):
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips (and chopped nuts if using).
- Scoop and Arrange:
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
- Cool on Wire Rack:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Enjoy:
- Enjoy these classic and delicious chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!