Cookies Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Add-ins
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is hot enough to bake the cookies evenly.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Whisk together until evenly mixed.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a separate bowl, beat the unsalted butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Fold in Add-ins
Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts using a spatula until evenly distributed.
Baking
- 7
Prepare Baking Sheets
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- 8
Scoop Cookie Dough
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- 9
Bake the Cookies
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly cracked.
- 10
Cool the Cookies
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.