Description
Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delicious twist on the classic cookie, featuring crunchy almonds and gooey chocolate chips in every bite. Crisp on the edges and chewy in the center, they’re perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chopped almonds evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are set.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to reduce spreading.Toast almonds before adding for extra flavor and crunch.Substitute white or dark chocolate chips for variety.Cookies can be frozen baked or unbaked for future use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
