These iconic Hershey’s chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate comfort food, delivering a perfect balance of chewy texture and rich chocolate flavor. Made with a blend of granulated and brown sugars, the dough creates cookies that are crisp around the edges yet soft and tender in the middle. The generous amount of semi-sweet chocolate chips ensures every bite is indulgent. This recipe is a timeless favorite for bake sales, family gatherings, or simply satisfying a sweet craving on a rainy afternoon. Simple to mix and bake, these cookies require no special equipment, just basic pantry staples and a little patience for cooling.
Hershey’S Great American Chocolate Chip Cooki
Description
These iconic Hershey's chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate comfort food, delivering a perfect balance of chewy texture and rich chocolate flavor. Made with a blend of granulated and brown sugars, the dough creates cookies that are crisp around the edges yet soft and tender in the middle. The generous amount of semi-sweet chocolate chips ensures every bite is indulgent. This recipe is a timeless favorite for bake sales, family gatherings, or simply satisfying a sweet craving on a rainy afternoon. Simple to mix and bake, these cookies require no special equipment, just basic pantry staples and a little patience for cooling.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375&# 194;°F (190ðC).
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In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy and well combined.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating on low speed until just blended.
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Stir in the chocolate chips (and nuts, if using) with a wooden spoon or spatula.
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Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned but centers still look slightly underdone.
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Cool on cookie sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 72
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1363.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 52.9g82%
- Saturated Fat 31.7g159%
- Cholesterol 222.2mg75%
- Sodium 2887.8mg121%
- Total Carbohydrate 203.6g68%
- Dietary Fiber 4.1g17%
- Sugars 89.9g
- Protein 18.8g38%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. You can also freeze the dough balls for up to 3 months; bake from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to the baking time.
Ingredient Substitutions: For a nutty variation, substitute 1 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans for half of the chocolate chips. Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for proper creaming.
Variation - Cookie Bars: To make bars, spread the batter into a greased 15.5x10x1 inch jelly-roll pan. Bake at 375ðF for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Tip: For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Do not overbake; the cookies will continue to set as they cool.
