Easy Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large 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

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. Dissolve baking soda in hot water and add to the batter along with salt.
5. Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts if using.
6. Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
7. Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are nicely browned.

Notes

• For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and let them cool on the baking sheet.
• Use room temperature butter for easier mixing.
• Feel free to swap walnuts with pecans or omit nuts entirely.

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