The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever

• cups flour↗2
• teaspoon baking soda↗1
• teaspoon salt↗1
• tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature↗12
• cup packed brown sugar1
• cup sugar↗3⁄4
• large eggs↗2
• teaspoon vanilla extract↗1
• cups chocolate chips↗1 1⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt into a bowl and set aside.

3. 3

   In a stand mixer, cream the butter and the two sugars.

4. 4

   Scrape down the bowl.

5. 5

   Beat the eggs and vanilla in a small bowl.

6. 6

   Add this to the butter mixture and blend well.

7. 7

   Add the flour mixture until just mixed.

8. 8

   Add the chocolate chips.

9. 9

   Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto cookie sheets lined with parchment paper, about 2 inches apart.

10. 10

    Cook for about 10 minutes.

11. 11

    The center of the cookies will appear to be slightly underbaked- Do not overcook or the cookies will be crispy instead of chewy.

12. 12

    Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheet and then move to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.