Classic chocolate chip recipe from my Mum’s old cookbook.
Tools
- 1 1 cup Measuring cup
- 1 Teaspoon
- 1 1/2 Teaspoon
- 1 Mixer, a countertop mixer works best but a handheld mixer can be used for the wet ingredients followed by folding everything together by hand
- 1 Spatula
- 2 Baking sheets
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 2 Cooling racks
- 2 Spoons
Optional
- 1 1/2 cup Measuring cup
- 1 1/4 cup Measuring cup
- 1 Tablespoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, at room temperature, can substitute 1/2 cup Melt butter alternative
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract , use 1 tbsp for a stronger flavour
- 2 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups chocolate chips, about 1 small bag
- 1 cup chopped walnuts, about 1 small bag
Note: If using butter alternative add 1/4 cup - 1/2 cup more flour
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F, making sure the oven racks are evenly spaced in the middle
- Cream butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla together
- Mix in flour, salt, and baking soda to the wet ingredients
- Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts
- Scoop out dough using spoons to drop on baking sheet
- Bake for 12 minutes, flipping the trays halfway through
- Remove the cookies from the oven and place them on a cooling rack for 5 minutes
Recipe Updates
2025-03-07
- Reduce baking temperature from 375 to 350 °F