Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Crisp edges, chewy middles, and so, so easy to make. Try this wildly-popular chocolate chip cookie recipe for yourself.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 298 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add to batter along with salt. Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.

Step 3

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