Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• Semi-sweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Baking soda (1 teaspoon)
• All-purpose flour (2 1/4 cups)
• Vanilla extract (2 teaspoons)
• Eggs (2 large)
• Brown sugar (3/4 cup, packed)
• Granulated sugar (3/4 cup)
• Unsalted butter (1 cup (2 sticks), softened)

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 butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is 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. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Using a cookie scoop or rounded tablespoons, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will continue to firm up as they cool.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Enjoy these delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite dessert beverage!