# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
09 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy and smooth, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
06 - Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers remain slightly soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
