Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Instructions

• Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy and fluffy.
• Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
• Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula or spoon.
• Shape the Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
• Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The center may look slightly underdone, but they will firm up as they cool.
• Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Enjoy! Serve warm with a glass of milk or store in an airtight container for up to a week.