David's Chocolate Chip Cookies
David's Chocolate Chip Cookies are a popular treat known for their rich, homemade taste and chewy texture. Made with high-quality ingredients, they feature generous amounts of chocolate chips in every bite. Perfect for snacking or dessert, these cookies offer a nostalgic, comforting flavor loved by both kids and adults alike.
Servings 48 cookies
Calories 200kcal
Equipment
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
- Cooling racks
Ingredients
- 2½ cups 350g all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 2 sticks; 225g unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup 215g packed light brown sugar
- ¾ cup 150g granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 cups about 225g nuts (optional; such as walnuts, pecans, almonds, or macadamia nuts), toasted and coarsely chopped
- 14 ounces 400g bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped into ½- to 1-inch chunks or 3 cups (340g) chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
Cream Butter and Sugars
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
Add Nuts and Chocolate
- Fold in the chopped nuts (if using) and chocolate chunks or chips using a spatula or wooden spoon. Ensure an even distribution without overworking the dough.
Portion the Dough
- Using a cookie scoop or two spoons, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers have set. For softer cookies, err on the side of underbaking slightly.
Cool
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. This helps them firm up and makes for easier handling.
Notes
For the ultimate texture and flavor, don’t skip chilling the dough—24 hours works wonders. Use high-quality chocolate and toast the nuts for deeper richness.
Slice the dough evenly for uniform baking. Slight underbaking keeps the centers chewy and gooey. These small steps truly elevate David’s Chocolate Chip Cookies.