Description
Avalanche Cookies are a delightful treat that will enchant your taste buds with their soft, chewy texture and rich flavors. Each cookie is a perfect blend of semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional crunchy nuts, creating an irresistible dessert ideal for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings. With their stunning appearance, these cookies promise to be a hit at any occasion, leaving everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if desired; drop rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft; let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg