All-American Chocolate Chip Cookies are ooey, gooey and utterly delicious! This ultimate American sweet, which is studded with bittersweet chocolate chips and pecans, was adapted from a family friend's award-winning recipe. The batter comes together quickly and chills for at least an hour. When ready, scoop the dough onto a prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown. Serve freshly baked, warm cookies with a cold glass of milk.
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Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whip the softened butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with a hand (or stand) mixer until the butter is light yellow and the sugars are well incorporated.
Add in the egg and vanilla extract, beating until combined.
Combine the dry ingredients -- flour, salt and soda -- in a smaller bowl.
Pour in half of the dry ingredients, mixing until combined, then add the other half, blending until the batter has come together.
Measure in the chopped pecans and bittersweet chocolate chips. Stir them into the batter with a spoon.
Chill the dough for at least 2 hours (or overnight.)
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
Using a cookie scooper, measure out 1" rounds of the cookie dough.
Evenly space the cookie dough rounds out on the baking sheet, about 2" apart so the dough can spread.
Bake for 12-16 minutes, or until golden brown.
Enjoy warm with a glass of your favorite kind of milk!
Notes
Please note that the total time does NOT include chill time.If the cookies are cooled and you'd like them warm to eat, heat up in the toaster oven OR microwave on a microwave-safe plate for 10-15 seconds, or until the chocolate is just slightly gooey.