Crisp and Crunchy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Crisp and Crunchy Chocolate Chip Cookies
By: Peggy Cullen

2 sticks butter, softened
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon vanilla
1 large egg
2 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups (12oz) chocolate chunks or chips
2 cups nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

In a medium bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the butter, sugars, salt and vanilla until well combined. Beat in the egg. Scrape down the bottom and sides of bowl. Beat for a few more minutes.

In a small bowl whisk together the flour and baking soda. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low speed just until absorbed. Combine the chocolate chunks/chips and nuts (optional) in a small bowl and stir into the dough.

Shape the dough into 1 ½ inch balls and drop them about 3 inches apart onto parchment paper lined baking sheets. For thinner cookies use the palm of your hand to flatten each ball. Bake 10-13 minutes or until golden. Let sit for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

About 4 dozen cookies