Mrs. Wakefield's Chocolate Chip Cookies

By srumbel

So why is this particular recipe my absolute favorite? Well for one, it's buttery. And uber chocolatey. Oh, and includes a chewy center with ever so slightly crispy edges.
from lifessimplemeasures.blogspot.com

Ingredients

• 2-1/4 c. all purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 c. unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 c. plus 2 tbsp. sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 c. semisweet chocolate chips
• If you're looking for a little crunch in your cookies, add in 2 cups of chopped walnuts or pecans. I omitted this ingredient when I made them but like usual, it's all your preference!

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 375°F. Coat baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat together butter, brown sugar, and sugar until blended and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until evenly incorporated. Stir in the flour mixture, chocolate chips, nuts (if using), just until evenly incorporated.
Drop dough onto prepared baking sheet by scant tablespoonfuls, spacing 2 inches apart.
Bake 8 to 11 minutes or until golden brown all over and slightly darker at edges. Remove baking sheet from oven and let stand for 1 to 2 minutes before removing cookies to wire rack to cool completely.
Yield: 3 dozen cookies