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Chocolate Chip Cookies

This famous classic American Chocolate Chip cookie is a treat no matter what the age or occasion. Enjoy it with a glass of cold milk.

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24 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

In a large bowl, combine white sugar, brown sugar, butter and salt beating until smooth and creamy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a spatula to make sure everything is thoroughly combined.

Combine flour and baking soda in a separate bowl.

Stir in the flour mixture;

Add chocolate chips, and nuts and mix well.

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Scoop about 1 1/4″ balls of dough onto non-greased baking sheets, leaving 2″ between them on all sides; they will spread.

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Bake for about 9-11 minutes in the preheated oven, or until light brown color. Cool for couple minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

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***Tip- Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.

Enjoy!