Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• Stir in the chocolate chips.
  2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
• Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.