By Cracky These Are Good Cookies

Get ready to fall head over heels for "By Cracky These Are Good Cookies," the ultimate homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe that delivers soft, chewy perfection in every bite. Packed with rich, melty semi-sweet chocolate chips and the option to add crunchy, buttery chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans, these cookies are a timeless crowd-pleaser. With only 15 minutes of prep time and a quick 8-10 minutes in the oven, this recipe blends simplicity with indulgence, making it ideal for a busy weekday treat or a last-minute dessert. Featuring a blend of granulated and brown sugar for balanced sweetness and a touch of vanilla for extra depth, these cookies stay irresistibly moist thanks to their slightly under-baked centers. Whether enjoyed warm with a glass of milk or cooled to chewy perfection, these cookies are sure to become your go-to favorite. Bake a batch and watch them disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar (packed)
• 2 Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
• 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (optional, e.g., walnuts or pecans)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 3

Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and beat until combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Fold the chocolate chips into the dough using a spatula. If using, fold in the chopped nuts as well.

Step 7

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers will look slightly undercooked, but they will firm up as the cookies cool.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1346.8 grams (1346.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6051

Total Fat 331.40g	425%
Saturated Fat 184.60g	923%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 889mg	296%
Sodium 2670mg	116%
Total Carbohydrate 768.40g	279%
Dietary Fiber 34.00g	121%
Total Sugars 506.60g
Protein 72.70g	145%

Vitamin D 197IU	983%
Calcium 330mg	25%
Iron 26mg	142%
Potassium 968mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.0%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 48.4%