Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream the Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light-brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the pure vanilla extract.
4. Sift the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Add Chocolate Chips and Nuts (Optional):
- Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using).
7. Drop Cookie Dough onto Baking Sheets:
- Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie. You can also use a cookie scoop for more uniform cookies.
8. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
9. Cool on Baking Sheets:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes. This helps them set.
10. Transfer to Wire Racks:
- Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
11. Enjoy your homemade chocolate chip cookies! They’re perfect with a glass of milk or as a sweet treat for any occasion.