Classic American Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Traditional chocolate chip cookies with a perfect balance of chewy and crispy textures — the classic drop-cookie recipe every home baker should have. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 26 minutes, layers unsalted butter, granulated sugar, packed brown sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 175 calories and feeds 30, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 11 min Serves 30 American cuisine 175 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, beat together 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 3/4 cup packed brown sugar until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 tsp vanilla extract and 2 large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  5. Step 5: Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped walnuts if using, distributing evenly.
  7. Step 7: Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned but centers remain soft.
  9. Step 9: Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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