Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons hot water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated into the mixture. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Add the baking soda and salt to the batter after dissolving them in boiling water. Blend well.
Stir the flour into the batter just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
Stir in the semisweet chocolate chips and chopped walnuts (if using), distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
Drop large spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking pans, spacing them apart to allow for spreading.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are nicely browned. The cores of the cookies will firm up as they cool, even if they may still look somewhat undercooked.
Remove the baking pans from the oven and let the cookies cool on the pans for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
These classic chocolate chip cookies are a delightful treat that combines a buttery and chewy texture with the rich sweetness of chocolate chips. The recipe also includes the option to add chopped walnuts for added crunch and flavor. Enjoy these homemade cookies fresh out of the oven or store them in an airtight container for later enjoyment. They’re ideal for sharing with loved ones and sating your sweet craving.