Famous Byron Bay Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Add Chocolate Chips and Nuts:
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Scoop and Bake:
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
7. Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
8. Serve:
- Enjoy your delicious Byron Bay-inspired Chocolate Chip Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage.
These cookies should be chewy on the inside with a slight crisp on the edges, reminiscent of the famous Byron Bay Chocolate Chip Cookies. Enjoy baking and savoring them!
