Classic Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• •2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• •1 teaspoon baking soda
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• •3/4 cup granulated sugar
• •3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• •2 large eggs
• •2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• •Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until well blended.

4. 4

   Stir in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

6. 6

   Fold in the chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts, if using.

7. 7

   Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8. 8

   Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft.

9. 9

   Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.