Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step 1
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy.

Step 4
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 6
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed in the dough.

Step 7
- Cover the bowl and chill the dough for 30 minutes. This helps the cookies stay thick and chewy.

Step 8
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place them on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.

Step 9
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly soft.

Step 10
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.

Notes
- Chilling the dough prevents cookies from spreading too much.
- Use room temperature butter for better creaming.
- Do not overbake; the cookies will continue cooking while cooling.
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 1 hour.
- For bakery-style cookies, use high-quality chocolate chips.
- Slightly underbaking gives cookies their soft center.
- Sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt on top before baking for extra flavor.
