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Classic Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cookies

Step by step guide to making the best classic Ghiradelli chocolate chip cookies.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time11 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best chocolate chip cookies, Ghiradelli choclate chip cookies, Ghiradelli semi-sweet chocolate chips, How to make ghiradelli chocolate chip cookies, Semi-sweet chocolate chip cookies, ultimate chocolate chip cookies
Servings: 48
Calories: 142kcal
Author: Bob

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsalted butter-softened (2 sticks)
  • 3/4 cup White sugar
  • 3/4 cup Brown sugar, packed
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 2 tsp Vanilla
  • 2 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Ghirardelli Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup Walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • Stir together flour, baking soda, and salt and set it aside.
  • Beat together butter, sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed in a large mixing bowl until it is all incorporated.
  • Add in eggs one at a time, mixing on low.
  • Add in vanilla and continue to mix on low for 30 seconds.
  • Add in the dry mixture gradually mixing at low speed until it is all mixed together.
  • Stir in Ghirardelli chocolate chips. (and nuts if you are adding them)
  • Place tablespoon-sized clumps onto an ungreased cookie sheet spaced about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes or until they start to turn golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and allow them to cool for 1 minute and then transfer them to a cooking rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 48g | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 132IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg