Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

Unsalted butter

1 cup (2 sticks), softened

Granulated sugar

3/4 cup

Brown sugar

3/4 cup, packed

Eggs

2 large

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

All-purpose flour

2 1/4 cups

Baking soda

1 teaspoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 cups

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
6. Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underbaked.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies with a glass of cold milk or your favorite hot beverage!