Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks / 227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (165g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
  • 2 cups (approx. 340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.