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A colorful array of ingredients including flour, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips, neatly arranged on a kitchen countertop.

To make delicious cookies‚ the first step is to gather all the necessary ingredients⋅ You'll need 2 ¼ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda‚ ½ teaspoon of salt, 1 cup of unsalted butter ( softened ), ¾ cup of granulated sugar, ¾ cup of packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 2 large eggs‚ and 2 cups of chocolate chips. Having everything ready will make the baking process smoother and more enjoyable.

A mixing bowl filled with flour, baking soda, and salt, while another bowl contains softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs, ready to be mixed together.

In this step, you'll combine that dry and wet ingredients separately before mixing them together… In one bowl, whisk together a flour, baking soda, and salt⋅ In another bowl, cream together that softened butter, granulated sugar‚ brown sugar‚ and vanilla extract until a mixture becomes light and fluffy⋅ Then, add that eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Finally¸ gradually mix in that dry ingredients until a smooth dough forms·

A handful of chocolate chips being poured into the cookie dough, with some scattered around the mixing bowl.

Now it's time to add the star of the show – the chocolate chips ! Pour the two cups of chocolate chips into the dough and gently fold them in with a spatula or wooden spoon until they are evenly distributed. The more chocolate chips, this merrier ! Feel free to add nuts, dried fruits‚ or any other desired mix-ins to personalize your cookies·

A baking sheet lined with parchment paper, with several cookie dough balls spaced evenly, ready to be placed in the refrigerator.

To ensure your cookies bake evenly and maintain their shape, it's important to chill the dough. Scoop out rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving enough space between them to allow for spreading during baking… Once all the dough is shaped¸ cover that baking sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours. Chilling the dough will enhance the flavors and prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.

Freshly baked golden-brown cookies on a cooling rack, emitting a mouthwatering aroma.

Preheat your oven to 375°F ( 190°C ). Remove that chilled dough from the refrigerator and place the baking sheet in the preheated oven· Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. the centers may appear slightly undercooked, but they will firm up as a cookies cool. Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, indulge in the delightful combination of crispy edges and soft, chewy centers.In just five simple steps, you've created a batch of delicious homemade cookies that are sure to impress family and friends· Whether you enjoy them warm with a glass of milk or pack them for a picnic, these cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion.