Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

from bettycrocker.com
15 min

<p>Chocolate chip cookies are one of those classic treats you reach for around the holidays but also year-round—and this recipe is the best of the best. Slightly crispy on the outside and perfectly chewy in the middle, these homemade chocolate chip cookies are sure to impress cookie connoisseurs everywhere. Ready to bake up a batch or two of deliciousness?</p> <p>Betty has fine-tuned this chocolate chip cookies recipe to perfection over more than 50 years. That’s how you know it’s really, really good. The best part? It only takes 15 minutes to prep! This is one recipe you’ll be reaching for just about every time you need an easy dessert that’s perfect for sharing. It’s no wonder these cookies are top-rated by hundreds of satisfied home bakers. Serve your chocolate chip cookies alongside other festive <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/dishes/cookie-recipes/christmas-cookies">Christmas cookies</a> or bake a batch whenever you’re craving a sweet treat.</p>

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ All Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts, if desired

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.

  2. 2

    In large bowl, beat softened butter and sugars with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon about 1 minute or until fluffy, scraping side of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth.

  3. 3

    Stir in flour mixture just until blended (dough will be stiff). Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

  4. 4

    Onto ungreased or parchment-lined cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart.

  5. 5

    Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown (centers will be soft). Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store covered in airtight container.