Ingredients
• 1 cup (2 sticks / 230g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or semi-sweet chocolate chips (or a mix!)
• Optional: ½ tsp almond extract for extra depth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (~3 min).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla (and almond extract, if using).
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls (or use a #40 cookie scoop). Roll into balls and place 2″ apart on sheets—they spread slightly.
- Bake 10–12 min until edges are golden but centers still look soft.
- Cool on sheet 2 min, then transfer to wire rack. They’ll firm up as they cool—but stay wonderfully chewy inside.
PREP TIME & NUTRITION (per cookie, makes ~36):
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 12 min | Total Time: 30 min | Servings: 36 | Calories: 130 | Net Carbs: 15g | Fats: 8g | Protein: 2g