Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated white sugar
  • 3/4 cup (165g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large (100g) eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp (10ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp (5g) baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) sea salt
  • 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Beat the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract, beating until the batter is smooth and glossy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula or spoon, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips by hand to avoid overworking the dough.
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set and lightly golden, while the centers remain soft.
  8. Allow the cookies to rest on the hot pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.