Extreme Chocolate Chip Cookies
Yield: 4 dozen
INGREDIENTS
2¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Baking Chips
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
PREPARATION
Heat oven to 375 degrees F
Stir flour with baking soda and salt and set aside.
In an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, sugar, brown sugar at a medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and eggs, one at a time on low speed until incorporated. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by tablespoon onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or use a Silpat. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
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