Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Step 1: Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars

In a large bowl, beat together 1 cup of unsalted butter, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 3/4 cup of brown sugar until creamy.

Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla

Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, followed by 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Step 6: Add Chocolate Chips

Fold in 2 cups of semisweet chocolate chips.

Step 7: Scoop Dough

Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8: Bake Cookies

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.

Step 9: Cool and Serve

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Enjoy!