Chocolate Chip Cookies

🍪 Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)

• 2 large eggs

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (or chunks)

• Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Cream butter and sugars together in a large bowl until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.

3. Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl: flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.

4. Fold in the chocolate chips (and nuts, if using).

5. Scoop dough using a spoon or cookie scoop and place onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each.

6. Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are still soft.

7. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.