Description
Gooey, buttery, and irresistibly chewy, these cookies balance golden edges with a luscious center. Perfect for bake sales or cozy nights, they’re customizable with optional walnuts for added crunch. A modern take on a timeless favorite.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1–2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips or chunks
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Beat softened butter with both sugars until smooth, 5 minutes.
Add eggs one at a time, ensuring full incorporation before adding next. Stir in vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
Fold in chocolate chips and optional walnuts with a spatula.
Drop rounded tablespoons onto sheets, 2–3 inches apart. Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are golden.
Notes
Use unsalted butter to control flavor.
Bring eggs to room temperature before mixing.
Measure flour by spooning into the cup and leveling off.
Optional walnuts add crunch without oil.
Chill dough 10–15 minutes if it’s too soft to scoop.
Bake in two batches for even results.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg