Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks/227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar (light or dark, your preference)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups (281g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
  • 2 cups (340g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark, your preference)
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
  • 1/4 cup milk (Optional)

Instructions:

  1. Cream Butter and Sugars: Combine softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Beat until light and fluffy.
  2. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually Add Dry Ingredients to Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips (and optional nuts).
  6. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This prevents spreading.
  7. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  8. Drop Dough Onto Baking Sheets: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  9. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centres are still slightly soft.
  10. Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.