Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 12 ounces chocolate chips
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon fine salt

Directions

1. 1

   Position oven rack in middle of oven. Heat oven to 375. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone sheets.

2. 2

   Melt butter, either on stovetop or microwave. Cool slightly. Whisk sugar, eggs, butter, and vanilla in large bowl until smooth.

3. 3

   Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a wooden spoon; do not overmix. Stir in the chocolate chips or desired mixins.

4. 4

   Scoop heaping tablespoons of the dough on prepared sheets. Wet hands and slightly roll the dough into balls. Space the cookies about 2 inches apart on sheets. Bake until slightly golden brown and still soft in the center, about 12-16 minutes.