Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Ingredients for Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
• ¾ cup granulated white sugar
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• Vanilla Extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
• Walnuts

How to Make Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated white sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
4. In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon of baking soda in 2 tablespoons of hot water.
5. Add the baking soda mixture and ½ teaspoon of salt to the wet ingredients and mix well.
6. Gradually stir in 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups chocolate chips, and 1 cup chopped nuts (optional). Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. Keep a close eye on them towards the end to prevent burning.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.