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

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

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

Store in an airtight container or serve immediately and enjoy!

Step 6

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

Step 7

Dissolve baking soda in hot water; add to batter along with salt and mix until combined.

Step 8

Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and walnuts until a soft dough forms.

Step 9

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