Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.

3. 3

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

4. 4

   In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

5. 5

   Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.

6. 6

   Stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon.

7. 7

   Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.

8. 8

   Bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

9. 9

   Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.