Classic Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2.In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

3.Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.

4.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6.Fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7.Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie to allow for spreading.

8.Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.

9.Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.