Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in 3 parts, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form balls of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies with a glass of cold milk, and store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.