Our Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

Method

1. 1

   Gather ingredients: 280 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 225 g unsalted butter, 150 g granulated sugar, 150 g brown sugar, 340 g chocolate chips. Tools needed: oven, 2 rimmed baking sheets, parchment paper, medium bowl, small bowl, large bowl, electric mixer, spatula, wire racks.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 190 Celsius and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl.

4. 4

   Lightly beat eggs and vanilla in a small bowl.

5. 5

   Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.

6. 6

   Add egg mixture and beat until pale and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Reduce speed to low and add dry ingredients until incorporated.

7. 7

   Fold in chocolate with a spatula.

8. 8

   Spoon 12 heaping tablespoons onto each sheet and chill for 15 minutes.

9. 9

   Bake for 10-12 minutes at 190 Celsius, rotating sheets halfway through, until golden brown.

10. 10

    Cool on sheets for 3 minutes, then move to wire racks to cool completely.