Schokoladenkekse mit Schokostückchen

Zutaten

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Preheat your oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies will bake evenly and achieve that perfect golden-brown color.

2. 2

   Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add eggs and vanilla: Next, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor of your cookies.

4. 4

   Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. This helps to evenly distribute the leavening agents throughout the flour.

5. 5

   Mix dry ingredients into wet: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tougher cookies.

6. 6

   Fold in chocolate chips: Using a spatula, gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and nuts, if using. This ensures that the chocolate is evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7. 7

   Scoop the dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

8. 8

   Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft. They will continue to cook slightly after removing them from the oven.

9. 9

   Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious chocolate chip cookies!