Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  1 cup unsalted butter
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  1 cup unsalted butter
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  1 cup unsalted butter
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Stir in the chocolate chips.
  1 cup unsalted butter
• Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake for 9-11 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.