The Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Instructions

  • Gather your ingredients, making sure your butter is softened, and your eggs are room temperature.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  • Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add to batter along with salt.
  • Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and walnuts.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are nicely browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Cool on the baking sheets briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container or serve immediately and enjoy!
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