Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup butter (unsalted, melted)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar (packed light)
• 2 medium eggs (room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups chocolate chips ( or chunks)

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the dry ingredients: Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt into a bowl and set aside.

2. 2

   Make cookie dough: Using a mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the melted butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce speed and mix in the eggs, then add vanilla. Slowly add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. To keep from over mixing, use a spatula instead of your mixer.

3. 3

   Bake the cookies: Fold in chocolate chips by hand. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375°F. If dough is chilled, remove dough from refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature. Drop spoonfuls ( 2 - 3 tablespoons) of dough onto baking sheet. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes.

4. 4

   Cool on a wire rack before serving.