Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies are one of the most popular desserts kids can help bake. This easy recipe creates soft cookies with classic chocolate flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cream butter and sugars together.
3. Add eggs and vanilla.
4. Mix in baking powder, baking soda, and flour.
5. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts.
6. Roll into balls and place on cookie sheet.
7. Bake 8–10 minutes.