Raspberry Dream Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Butter & Sugars

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup brown sugar, packed
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Mix-ins

09 - 1 cup dark chocolate chips
10 - 1 cup fresh raspberries, gently rinsed and patted dry
11 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy and well combined.
03 - Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring everything is blended smoothly.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips, fresh raspberries, and walnuts if using. Incorporate the raspberries delicately to avoid crushing them.
07 - Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 5 cm apart.
08 - Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
09 - Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Notes:

01 - These cookies are best enjoyed the day they're made, as the moisture from the raspberries will soften them over time.