Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together cold butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until just combined (do not overmix).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just incorporated.
- Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts (if using). The dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
- Scoop 1/2 cup portions of dough (or use an ice cream scoop) and roll into rough balls. Place 4 cookies per baking sheet, spacing them well apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.