# What You 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 guide:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined, taking care not to overmix.
06 - Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
