Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup softened butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, white sugar, brown sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix well.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts (if using).
- Drop cookie dough by spoonful onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving enough space for the cookies to spread.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: Each cookie provides about 250 calories.
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- These cookies are chewy and chocolatey with a crispy edge. The addition of walnuts gives them a unique crunch.
- The cookies are perfect for sharing and are sure to please any American palette.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are amazing! The chocolate and walnut combination is so delicious."
- "I love how soft and chewy these cookies are. The baking instructions were spot on."
- "These cookies are a great treat for the family. They are easy to make and everyone loves them."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use softened butter and not melted butter for the best results.
- Adjust the baking time according to your oven's temperature and how you prefer your cookies to be done (chewy or crispy).
- Store the cookies in an airtight container for better freshness.
