The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 °C) (190 degrees Celsius (375 °F)).

2. 2

   Line three baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon sea salt. Set the dry mixture aside.

4. 4

   In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together the 1 cup softened salted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup packed light brown sugar until well combined.

5. 5

   Beat in the 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 1 minute.

   Start 1-minute timer
6. 6

   Mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

7. 7

   Add the 2 cups of chocolate chips and mix well until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

8. 8

   Roll 2-3 tablespoons of dough at a time into balls (a cookie scoop is recommended for uniformity).

9. 9

   Place the dough balls evenly spaced on the prepared cookie sheets.

10. 10

    Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 8-10 minutes. Take them out when they are just barely starting to turn brown on the edges.

    Start 8-minute timer
11. 11

    Let the cookies sit on the baking pan for 5 minutes to firm up before removing them to a cooling rack.

    Start 5-minute timer