Ghirardelli® Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

The classic chocolate chip cookie just got better! This indulgent cookie made with Ghirardelli's® Bittersweet 60% Cacao Baking Chips is delicious with every cookie bite!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, unsifted
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
• 2 cups Ghirardelli® Bittersweet 60% Cacao Baking Chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Stir flour with baking soda and salt; set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with both sugars at medium speed until creamy and lightened in color.

Step 4

Add eggs and vanilla, one at a time. Mix on low speed until incorporated.

Step 5

Gradually blend dry mixture into creamed mixture. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips.

Step 6

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 7

Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until chocolate chip cookies are golden brown.