Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Gather your ingredients, making sure your butter is softened, and your eggs are room temperature.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

3. 3

   Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.

4. 4

   Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla.

5. 5

   Dissolve baking soda in hot water; add to batter along with salt and mix until combined.

6. 6

   Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and walnuts until a soft dough forms.

7. 7

   Drop rounded spoonfuls of cookie dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Cool on the baking sheets briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. 10

    Store in an airtight container or serve immediately and enjoy!