Introduction: Everyone loves a good chocolate chip cookie, but what makes a cookie truly the best? It’s all about that perfect balance of chewy and crisp, with just the right amount of chocolate chips that melt perfectly into every bite. In this recipe, we’ll guide you step by step to create the best chocolate chip cookies ever, ones that are soft on the inside with a slightly crispy edge, packed with gooey, melted chocolate in every bite. Get ready to bake the cookies that will become your new favorite!
Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or your preferred chocolate)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as walnuts or pecans)
- A pinch of sea salt (for sprinkling on top, optional)