The perfect homemade chocolate chip recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate chips offer a richer flavor.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: no nuts

Seeds provide crunch without allergens.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.

Beat in vanilla extract and eggs one at a time until well blended.

Gradually blend in the flour mixture until just combined.

Stir in chocolate chips and nuts until evenly distributed.

Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 9-11 minutes.

Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes.

Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens