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Chocolate Chip Cookie

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: cookie, sweets
Servings: 35 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound room temperature unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 room temperature extra-large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips feel free to add a nother handful if you like they super chocolatey
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts - optional (make sure they are fresh!)

Instructions

  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt
  • Using an electric mixer like a kitchen aid, fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the butter and two sugars for about 4 minutes until very light and fluffy
  • Add the vanilla, then the eggs, one at a time, and mix well.
  • With the mixer on low speed, add the sifted flour, baking soda, and salt to the butter mixture, mixing only until combined.
  • Use a spatula to mix in the chocolate chips by hand.
  • Scoop cookies onto a cookie sheets using a cookie scoop. Dampen your hands and flatten the dough slightly. Bake for 15 minutes (the cookies will seem underdone). place cookies on a cooling rack and serve warm or cool.
  • After cookies have cooled completely, store in an airtight container.