Save to Pinterest Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chip cookies with a soft crumb, inspired by cozy weekend baking traditions. These comforting cookies are packed with rich chocolate chips and a hint of vanilla for the perfect nostalgic treat.
This recipe brings back warm memories of cozy weekend baking sessions shared with family and friends.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- Wet Ingredients: 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter softened, 3/4 cup (150 g) packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar, 2 large eggs at room temperature, 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Add-ins: 2 cups (340 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup (100 g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Step 3:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy and light, about 2 3 minutes.
- Step 4:
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Step 5:
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined do not overmix.
- Step 6:
- Fold in the chocolate chips and if using the chopped nuts.
- Step 7:
- Scoop tablespoon sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Step 8:
- Bake for 10 12 minutes, until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
- Step 9:
- Remove from the oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Save to Pinterest These cookies often spark joyful family moments as everyone eagerly awaits fresh batches out of the oven.
Notes
For extra soft cookies, underbake slightly and allow to finish setting on the baking sheet. Swap walnuts for pecans or omit nuts for a nut free version. Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before baking for a gourmet touch. Pairs beautifully with a glass of cold milk or hot coffee.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, electric mixer or sturdy whisk, measuring cups and spoons, baking sheets, parchment paper, wire rack, cookie scoop or tablespoon
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten), Eggs, Dairy, Tree Nuts (if using nuts). Chocolate chips may contain traces of soy or dairy check labels if needed. For nut free cookies, omit the nuts and ensure chocolate chips are processed in a nut free facility.
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Enjoy these classic chocolate chip cookies fresh or store in an airtight container to keep them soft.
Recipe FAQs
- → How can I ensure soft cookies?
Underbake slightly and allow cookies to finish setting on the baking sheet to maintain softness.
- → Can I replace nuts in this dish?
Walnuts can be swapped for pecans, or omitted entirely for a nut-free version without sacrificing texture.
- → What elevates the flavor in these treats?
A touch of pure vanilla extract and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt before baking enhance sweetness and complexity.
- → What baking tools are recommended?
Use mixing bowls, an electric mixer or whisk, baking sheets lined with parchment, and a cookie scoop for best results.
- → How to store these cookies best?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh and soft for several days.