Chocolate Chip Cookies
Joanna Gaines' Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate chips, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 sticks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Using high-quality chocolate chips can elevate the overall taste.
- 1 cup chopped nuts Optional, can use walnuts or pecans.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
Mixing
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
Baking
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are gold and centers are set but still soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Notes
For thicker cookies, consider chilling the dough for about 30 minutes before baking. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature.