Canadian Living’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 3
Canadian Living's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar , packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour ( for a firmer cookies , add about 1/4 cup more flour )
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chocolate chips ( President 's Choice )
1 cup walnuts , chopped ( I 'd add more chocolate chips if you do not include walnuts , optional ) ( optional ) or 1 cup pecans ( I 'd add more chocolate chips if you do not include pecans ) ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
246
Sugar
20g
Fat
14g
Who doesn't love a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie that is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and oozing with melted chocolate chips? These cookies are a family favorite and a classic treat that can never go out of style. This recipe from Canadian Living, a popular food and lifestyle magazine in Canada, uses a combination of butter and shortening to achieve the perfect texture, and adds chopped nuts for extra crunch and flavor. The dough also benefits from a chilling period, which allows the flavors to meld and the butter to firm up, resulting in a richer taste and a chewier texture. Whether you're a fan of walnuts or pecans, or prefer your cookies plain and simple, these best-ever chocolate chip cookies are worth a try.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening and both sugars until light and fluffy.
2.Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.
4.Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, until just combined.
5.Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts or pecans.
6.Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least an hour or overnight.
7.Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8.Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9.Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
10.Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

These cookies have a perfect balance of crispiness on the outside and softness on the inside.

Their irresistible chocolaty flavor and nutty crunch from the walnuts make them a crowd-pleaser and a go-to comfort snack.

CONS

These cookies are high in calories and sugar, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Also, they require refrigeration of the dough before baking, which takes a bit of extra time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being high in calories and sugar, these cookies provide some antioxidants and nutrients from the chocolate and nuts.
Walnuts are an excellent source of heart-healthy unsaturated fats and plant-based protein, as well as fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Dark chocolate contains flavonoids that can support heart health, improve blood flow, and enhance cognitive function.

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