8 Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's ready for baking.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and the sugar mixture until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add 4 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Baking
- 6
Add Toppings
Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips and, if desired, 0.5 cup of chopped nuts into the batter.
- 7
Prepare the Baking Pan
Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- 8
Pour Batter and Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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