Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Cream Butter & Sugars: In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

3. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. Mix: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. Add Chocolate: Stir in the chocolate chips by hand.

7. Scoop: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft.

9. Cool: Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips for Success

• Room Temp Butter: Ensure your butter is softened but not melted. Melted butter makes greasy, flat cookies.
• Do Not Overmix: Once you add the flour, mix only until the white streaks disappear. Overmixing leads to tough cookies.
• Measure Flour Correctly: If using cups, spoon the flour into the measure and level it off. Don’t scoop directly from the bag.

Chef’s Note: Sprinkle a little flaky sea salt on top right before baking for a gourmet touch.