Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

This classic chocolate chip cookie recipe makes deliciously buttery cookies with crisp edges, chewy middles, and gooey chocolate chips in every bite.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 146 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

Step 2

Cool on the baking sheets briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3

Gather your ingredients, making sure your butter is softened, and your eggs are room temperature.

Step 4

Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla.

Step 5

Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add to batter along with salt.

Step 6

Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and walnuts.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are nicely browned, about 10 minutes.

Step 8

Store in an airtight container or serve immediately and enjoy!

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth.