Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips or toppings of choice (M&M’s, nuts, etc.)
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the wet ingredients; fold in the chocolate chips or toppings.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment, spacing them apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden, then cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For longer freshness, freeze cookies in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months.
- Customize your cookies with various add-ins like fruits or nuts.
- For soft cookies, avoid overbaking; they should be slightly underbaked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg