Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6. 6

   Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7. 7

   Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8. 8

   Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden. The centers may still be slightly soft, but they will firm up as the cookies cool.

9. 9

   Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.