Now that you have all the ingredients ready, let's start baking!
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This will ensure that your cookies bake evenly and have that perfect golden color.
Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This process incorporates air into the dough, resulting in a tender cookie.
Step 3: Add the Eggs and Vanilla Extract
Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix well after each addition. Then, add the pure vanilla extract and mix until combined. The eggs and vanilla extract add moisture and flavor to the cookies.
Step 4: Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures that the dry ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 5: Gradually Add the Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough cookies.
Step 6: Fold in the Chocolate Chips
Gently fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. You can use any type of chocolate chips you prefer, such as milk chocolate, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate.
Step 7: Scoop and Bake
Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure to leave enough space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Step 8: Cool and Enjoy
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, grab a cookie and enjoy the deliciousness!
