Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
4. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture.
5. Fold in chocolate chips.
6. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.