Chocolate Chunk Cookies

 Chubby Chocolate Chunk Cookies

 

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup (10 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons) unsalted butter, softened
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chunks
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped(optional)

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes

• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: Makes 36

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
2. In a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter, both sugars, the egg, and vanilla until pale and fluffy. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour and salt, beating just until blended. Stir in the chocolate chunks and walnuts.
3. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the dough, 2 1/2 inches apart, onto the prepared baking sheets.
4. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the tops look dry. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet on a wire rack for 5 minutes before removing to the racks to cool completely.