Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts (if using).
- Drop cookie dough by the spoonful onto an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving room for spreading.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
(Per serving, assuming 8 cookies)
- Calories: About 250 calories per cookie
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- The cookies are soft and chewy with a slight crunch on the edges.
- The combination of chocolate chips and walnuts creates a rich and unique flavor that is both sweet and savory.
- The vanilla extract adds a subtle, yet noticeable flavor that is typical of American cookies.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are amazing! The combination of chocolate and walnuts is perfect."
- "I love the soft and chewy texture of these cookies."
- "These cookies are so delicious, they will be a new favorite in our household."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use softened butter and not melted butter for the best results.
- Do not overbake the cookies, as they will continue to cook and set up after being removed from the oven.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
