Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures it’s nice and hot when you’re ready to bake your cookies.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Using an electric mixer or a whisk, cream the ingredients together until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2 minutes.

Once your butter and sugar are creamed, add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract for that warm, comforting flavor.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix, or the cookies might turn out a bit tough.

Now comes the fun part—adding the Hershey chocolate chips! Fold them into the dough using a spatula or spoon, making sure they’re evenly distributed.

Scoop about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball. Place each dough ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still slightly soft. Keep an eye on them, as oven temperatures can vary!

Once baked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely. This will ensure they maintain their chewy texture.