Ingredients:

Dry Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs

Chocolate Chips:

• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as walnuts or pecans)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Cream the Butter and Sugars:

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract together until creamy and well combined.

4. Add Eggs:

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.

5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. Fold in Chocolate Chips:

Gently fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7. Scoop the Dough:

Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8. Bake:

Bake in the preheated oven for about 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will continue to cook as they cool.

9. Cool:

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

10. Serve:

Enjoy your homemade Choco Bliss Bites warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

• For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of sea salt on top before baking.
• You can substitute some of the chocolate chips with white chocolate chips or caramel bits for a twist.

Enjoy your delicious Choco Bliss Bites! They’re perfect for sharing or enjoying with a glass of milk.