There’s something magical about the smell of freshly baked cookies wafting through the kitchen, instantly transporting you back to childhood. Each bite of these homemade chocolate chip cookies delivers a perfect balance of chewy and crispy, with pockets of melted chocolate and a hint of vanilla warmth.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp hot water
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Dissolve the baking soda in hot water and add to the mixture, along with the salt.
- Gradually blend in the flour. Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts (if using).
- Drop large spoonfuls of the dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are nicely browned. Let them cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
