Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup salted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Prep

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Make sure the butter is softened before mixing.

Instructions

1. Cream the butter and sugars. Beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until combined.
2. Add the eggs and vanilla. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Add the dry ingredients. Mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
4. Add the chocolate chips. Stir until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
5. Shape the cookies. Roll about 2 to 3 tablespoons of dough at a time into balls and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets.
6. Bake. Bake for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, removing the cookies when they are just beginning to turn golden brown.
7. Cool. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Freezer Instructions

Roll the cookie dough into balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze until firm, then transfer the frozen dough balls to an airtight freezer container or freezer bag.

To bake from frozen, place the cookie dough balls on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes.

You can also let the frozen dough sit at room temperature for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, then bake according to the regular instructions.

Storage