• Now, let's dive into the fun part – making these fantastic cookies!

Preheat the Oven

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for your dough.

Prepare Your Baking Sheets

• Line your baking sheets with parchment paper. This step is crucial to prevent the cookies from sticking and ensures easy cleanup after baking.

Whisk the Dry Ingredients

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this aside for later.

Cream the Butter and Sugars

• In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.

Add the Eggs and Vanilla

• Next, add the eggs, one at a time, and continue mixing after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until everything is well combined.

Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can affect the texture of your cookies.

Fold in the Chocolate Chips

• Gently fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula. This ensures an even distribution of chocolate throughout the dough.

Scoop the Dough

• Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie, as they will spread while baking.

Bake the Cookies

• Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown, and the centers are still slightly soft. Keep a close eye on them to avoid overbaking – you want them crispy around the edges but still chewy inside.

Cool and Enjoy

• Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve them with a glass of milk, or enjoy them on their own!