Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie
This giant chocolate chip cookie is irresistibly chewy, rich in flavor, and an enjoyable treat for all occasions.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Add-ins
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Can be omitted for nut-free version.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all your ingredients.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts using a spatula.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop large spoonfuls of dough onto the sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Feel free to customize with various chocolate types or nuts.