Ingredients:

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Add Vanilla and Eggs: Mix in vanilla extract, then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in chocolate chips using a spatula.
  7. Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake Cookies: Place in preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden, and middles look soft.
  10. Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.