Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugars
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Add Chocolate Chips
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Scoop and Bake
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Cool and Serve
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Notes
For softer cookies, do not overbake. They will continue to cook slightly after being removed from the oven.
