This chocolate chip cookie recipe makes cookies with crispy edges and chewy centers.

These cookies are loved because they’re chewy and hard to resist. Our best recipe for chocolate chip cookies will soon be your favorite.

How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies

Making bakery-quality chocolate chip cookies is easier than you think. Check out the recipe below for a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients

• 1 cup softened butter

• 1 cup white sugar

• 1 cup packed brown sugar

• 2 eggs

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 2 teaspoons hot water

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Make sure your butter is softened and your eggs are at room temperature.

2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, beat the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.

3. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.

4. Dissolve the baking soda in hot water and add it to the batter along with the salt.

5. Mix in the flour, chocolate chips, and walnuts together.

6. Place spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

7. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are nicely browned.

8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Keep in an airtight container or enjoy right away!

How Long Do Chocolate Chip Cookies Last?

Keep the cooled chocolate chip cookies in a sealed container at room temperature for up to a week. For extra softness, add a piece of white bread to the container; it helps keep the cookies moist.

Can You Freeze Chocolate Chip Cookies?

Yes! You can freeze both baked cookies and cookie dough.

To freeze baked cookies:

1. Let the cookies cool completely.

2. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Cover and freeze for about three hours or overnight.

3. Put the frozen cookies into a zip-top bag or freezer-safe container. Wrap with foil for extra protection.

4. Freeze for up to two months.

To freeze cookie dough:

1. Place spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and freeze for about three hours or overnight.

2. Transfer the frozen dough balls to a zip-top bag or freezer-safe container. Wrap with foil for extra protection.

3. Freeze for up to two months.

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