Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups semisweet and/or milk chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In another bowl, beat the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Add the salt, vanilla, and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
5. Bake: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
6. Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

These classic chocolate chip cookies are crisp on the edges and soft and chewy in the center, perfect for any occasion!