The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

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

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

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

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

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges but still slightly soft in the center.

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.