Grandma Lenon's Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

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   Whisk the dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

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   Cream the butter and sugars. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.

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   Add the eggs and vanilla. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.

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   Combine wet and dry ingredients. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.

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   Add the chocolate chips. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

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   Scoop and bake. Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon portions and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.