Chunky, Chocolate Chip Cookies

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 36
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 in a small bowl, mix together the flour and baking soda; set aside.
• 3 combine the butter with both sugars; beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.
• 4 add the salt, vanilla, and eggs.
• 5 beat until well mixed, about 1 minute.
• 6 add flour mixture; mix until just combined.
• 7 stir in the chocolate chips and pecans (if using).
• 8 drop tablespoon-size balls of dough about 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
• 9 bake until cookies are golden around the edges, but still soft in the center, 8 to 10 minutes.
• 10 remove from oven, and let cool on baking sheet 1 to 2 minutes.
• 11 transfer to a wire rack, and let cool completely.