The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 16 oz. bittersweet chocolate chips (approximately 2 1/2 cups)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a...: Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper or a silpat baking mat.

2. 2

   With an electric mixer, cream the butter sugars,...: With an electric mixer, cream the butter sugars, eggs and vanilla in a large bowl until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda,...: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt with a wire whisk. Stir flour into butter mixture, just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips.

4. 4

   Drop by rounded generous tablespoon size balls of...: Drop by rounded generous tablespoon size balls of dough onto the baking sheets, spaced 3 inches inches apart. These will spread out quite a bit.

5. 5

   Bake for about 12 minutes, until golden brown...: Bake for about 12 minutes, until golden brown and mostly set in the center.

6. 6

   Place the baking sheet on a wire rack...: Place the baking sheet on a wire rack to cool. These are very fragile when warm, so let them cool for at least 5 minutes on the baking sheet before gently moving them to the wire rack to cool completely.

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   Stored in an air-tight container for up to...: Stored in an air-tight container for up to a week. These also freeze well, sealed in freezer bags.