Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
Steps to Make It
- Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Lightly grease a large baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth and creamy with an electric mixer.
- Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar and continue to beat for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until light in color and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla and continue to beat until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda. Blend well with a spoon or whisk.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter and sugar mixture. Stir just until thoroughly blended.
- With a spoon or spatula, fold in the chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
- If you have time, chill the dough in the refrigerator for anywhere from an hour to overnight.
- Drop the batter onto the prepared baking sheet from a tablespoon or small cookie scoop leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until set and just lightly browned on the bottoms.
- Let cool for a minute on the baking sheet and then transfer to a cooling rack.