- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs:
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients:
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Chocolate Chips:
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop and Drop Dough:
- Drop rounded tablespoons or use a cookie scoop to place portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The center may appear slightly undercooked but will continue to set as the cookies cool.
- Cool on Baking Sheet:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy:
- Once cooled, enjoy your homemade chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage.
Feel free to adjust the chocolate chip quantity or use a combination of dark and milk chocolate chips for added variety. Happy baking!