How to Bake Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• •1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• •1 cup granulated sugar
• •1 cup packed brown sugar
• •2 large eggs
• •2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• •3 cups all-purpose flour
• •1 teaspoon baking soda
• •0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.

3. 3

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

5. 5

   Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.

6. 6

   Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.

7. 7

   Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft.

9. 9

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