
๐ช Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever
Looking for the perfect chocolate chip cookie โ crispy on the edges, soft and chewy in the center, and loaded with melty chocolate chips? ๐
These cookies truly live up to their name!
Made with a blend of brown and white sugar for that deep caramel flavor, plus a touch of vanilla and walnuts for crunch, theyโre the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
๐น๏ธ Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons hot water
ยฝ teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional but delicious!)
๐น๏ธ Directions
1. ๐ธ๏ธ Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
2. ๐ธ๏ธ Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
3. ๐ธ๏ธ Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. ๐ธ๏ธ Dissolve baking soda in hot water and mix it into the batter along with the salt.
5. ๐ธ๏ธ Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts until just combined โ donโt overmix!
6. ๐ธ๏ธ Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
7. ๐ธ๏ธ Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still soft.
8. ๐ธ๏ธ Cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
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๏ธ 5 Tips for the Perfect Cookie
1. ๐ Use room-temperature butter โ it creams better and gives the cookies a perfect texture.
2. ๐ Chill the dough for 20โ30 minutes before baking for thicker, chewier cookies.
3. ๐ Donโt overbake! Take them out when the edges are golden and the centers look slightly soft โ theyโll set as they cool.
4. ๐ Use quality chocolate chips (or chunks!) for that rich, melty goodness.
5. ๐ Add a pinch of sea salt on top before baking for a gourmet touch. ๐งโจ
๐ฟ Conclusion
These Chocolate Chip Cookies are everything a cookie should be โ buttery, chewy, chocolatey, and absolutely irresistible. ๐
Perfect for bake sales, cozy weekends, or midnight cravings, theyโll disappear from the tray faster than you can say โjust one more.โ ๐
So go ahead โ preheat that oven and treat yourself to the best chocolate chip cookies ever! ๐ซ๐ช