Ingredients for Best Ever Chocolate Chunk Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- Vegetable Shortening
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How to Make Best Ever Chocolate Chunk Cookies
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, ¾ cup packed light brown sugar, and ½ cup granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer for best results.
- Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
- Stir in 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional), and 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dough to firm up.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
75g
Fat
33g
Carbs
9g
