Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Cream butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.

4. 4

   Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.

5. 5

   Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.

6. 6

   Fold in chocolate chips.

7. 7

   Drop rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.

8. 8

   Bake 9-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers look underdone.

9. 9

   Cool on pan 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.