# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
09 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy and smooth, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and centers are still soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
