Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 - 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1 cup packed light-brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

• 2 large eggs

• 2 cups semisweet and/or milk chocolate chips

Directions

1.  Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Set aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugars:

   • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter with both sugars; beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low; add the salt, vanilla, and eggs. Beat until well mixed, about 1 minute.

4. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients:

   • Add the flour mixture; mix until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon.

5. Shape the Cookies:

   • Drop heaping tablespoon-size balls of dough about 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.

6. Bake:

   • Bake until cookies are golden around the edges but still soft in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and let them cool on the baking sheet for 1-2 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. Enjoy:

   • Serve with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage and enjoy!

Tips:

• For chewier cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.

• For crispier cookies, bake a couple of minutes longer.

• Use a mix of chocolate chips and chunks for a varied texture.

This recipe should yield around 24-30 cookies, depending on the size. Enjoy baking and indulging in these classic treats!