Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

Instructions

1. In a big bowl, mix softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until it's light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
2. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
3. In a smaller bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mix on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
5. Gently fold in the chocolate chips so they're evenly spread throughout the dough.
6. Cover the dough and chill it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours to enhance flavor and prevent spreading.
7. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
8. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
9. Bake for 9-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the centers remain slightly soft.
10. Take them out of the oven and cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.