Description
Kroll’s Kookies are classic, soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional crunchy walnuts. These homemade treats feature a perfect balance of buttery sweetness with a hint of vanilla, baked to golden perfection. Ideal for sharing, these cookies are simple to prepare and deliver nostalgic comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar together until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy, which usually takes about 2 to 3 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the creamed butter mixture, beating thoroughly after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning agents.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips and Walnuts: Stir in the semisweet chocolate chips and, if using, the chopped walnuts to the cookie dough for added texture and flavor.
- Scoop Dough on Baking Sheet: Drop rounded tablespoons of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each mound about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers appear set but still soft.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to rest on it for 2 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they firm up properly.
- Enjoy: Serve your delicious homemade Kroll’s Kookies and enjoy their classic chocolate chip cookie goodness!
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, substitute walnuts with pecans or skip nuts altogether for a nut-free version.
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted to achieve the best cookie texture.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help control spreading and enhance flavor.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For softer cookies, reduce baking time slightly; for crispier edges, bake a bit longer.
