Large Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
These large batch chocolate chip cookies blend a rich, buttery flavor with melted chocolate chips, perfect for gatherings and satisfying sweet tooth cravings.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Let butter soften at room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs Add one at a time.
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Add-Ins
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) Consider walnuts or pecans.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using), ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Baking
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop large rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to maintain freshness. Dough can be frozen for later use.