Whether you prefer your chocolate chip cookies soft and chewy or crispy and crunchy, there's one thing we can all agree on: they should be packed with flavor. And what better way to add flavor than with a generous helping of nutty or nice mix-ins? From classic walnuts and pecans to more unique options like pistachios and dried cherries, there are endless possibilities when it comes to creating the perfect nutty or nice chocolate chip cookie. So grab your mixing bowl and preheat your oven, because it's time to bake up a batch of these delicious treats.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES STRAIGHT UP OR WITH NUTS
After decades of cookie baking, this is the chocolate chip cookie I like best. (For now. My favorites generally last for about six months before I find a new one.) Sometimes I make these cookies with walnuts, and sometimes I leave them out, depending on my mood.
Provided by Next Iron Chef All Star: Elizabeth Falkner
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield about 3 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, using a wooden spoon, cream together the butter and brown and granulated sugars until smooth but not over mixed. (I do this by hand, but if you use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a handheld mixer, beat on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes, and then scrape down the sides of the bowl before continuing.) Add the egg, vanilla and salt and stir just until combined.
- Sift in the flour, baking soda and baking powder and stir gently just until combined. Add the chocolate and nuts if using and stir just until evenly distributed throughout the dough. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Position the racks in the upper third and lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop up 1-inch balls of the dough with a spoon or mini scoop and set them 2 inches apart on the prepared pans. Bake the cookies, rotating the pans after 7 to 9 minutes, for 13 to 17 minutes until the cookies are golden brown. If you like a very soft cookie, bake them for 13 minutes. If you like a crisp cookie, bake them for 17 minutes. Transfer to racks and let cool. I think these cookies are best the day they are baked, but they will keep in an airtight cookie jar for up to 4 days-if they last that long.
THE BEST CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY
There are a few secrets to the best classic, chewy chocolate chip cookies. Number one: Don't use chips; instead, opt for a mix of milk or semisweet and dark chocolate chunks. The second is to let the dough rest overnight or longer for a more complex, toffee-like flavor. Lastly, use an ice cream scooper to get even-sized cookies every time. And that's it! With these little tweaks, the result is a cookie that's textured on the outside, and soft and gooey on the inside. Absolutely perfect!
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars, salt, and butter until a paste forms with no lumps.
- Whisk in the egg and vanilla, beating until light ribbons fall off the whisk and remain for a short while before falling back into the mixture.
- Sift in the flour and baking soda, then fold the mixture with a spatula (Be careful not to overmix, which would cause the gluten in the flour to toughen resulting in cakier cookies).
- Fold in the chocolate chunks, then chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. For a more intense toffee-like flavor and deeper color, chill the dough overnight. The longer the dough rests, the more complex its flavor will be.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop the dough with an ice-cream scoop onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, leaving at least 4 inches (10 cm) of space between cookies and 2 inches (5 cm) of space from the edges of the pan so that the cookies can spread evenly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges have started to barely brown.
- Cool completely before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 23 grams
NUTTY OR NICE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
We like our chocolate chip cookies with a crisp crinkly top and a delightfully chewy center - perfection! I do include the guidelines for anyone who demands a perfectly chewy or completely crisp version as well. MAKE AHEAD: The cookies can be stored between sheets of wax paper in a container with tight fitting lid for up to 2 days.
Provided by NcMysteryShopper
Categories Dessert
Time 26m
Yield 3 1/2 Dozen Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350° and place racks on middle and lower third tracks.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk flour with baking soda and salt. If you are using self-rising flour you can skip this step, you wont need the salt or soda.
- In a large mixing bowl beat the butter at medium speed until creamy with a handheld electric mixer. Add brown sugar and granulated sugar and beat until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth. Lower speed and beat in the dry ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
- Place heaping tablespoons of the cookie dough at least 1 1/2" apart on 2 baking sheets and bake for about 11 minutes for soft and chewy cookies, about 13 minutes for chewy cookies or about 16 minutes for crisp cookies.
- Leave cookies to cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes before moving them to wire racks.
NAUGHTY CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT BUTTER CHIP COOKIES
This is a variation of the shortbread cookie, with a few twists. I like to discover new things, and this is definitely worth tasting!
Provided by MAURINE_C
Categories Thumbprint Cookies
Time 34m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the margarine and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg yolks, vanilla and port wine. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls. Dip each ball in the remaining egg whites. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven and immediately place 4 or 5 of the chocolate and/or peanut butter chips into the center of each cookie. Return to the oven for 2 more minutes to melt the chips. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 111.9 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
THIN AND CRISPY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Crispy, buttery chocolate chip cookies with a caramel flavor that can't be beat!
Provided by pho1962
Categories Desserts Cookies Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
- Combine butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Beat until well incorporated. Stir in flour and baking soda until smoothly blended. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop teaspoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until deeply browned and crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Repeat with remaining cookie dough.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 16.4 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 52.3 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate chips. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cookies. Look for chocolate chips that are made with real cocoa butter and have a high percentage of cacao.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will give them a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
- Let the cookies cool completely before eating them. This will help them set and develop their full flavor.
Conclusion:
These chocolate chip cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a hit with kids and adults alike. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious batch of cookies that will satisfy your sweet tooth.
So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give these chocolate chip cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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