Chocolate Chip Cookies

In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until combined. Add the vanilla and mix again until combined. Remove from the mixer and set aside.

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture and hand mix into the butter and sugar mixture until just combined. Lastly, fold in the chocolate chips. If the mixture is quite soft at this point, I usually cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to chill.

Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease two baking sheets.

Drop dough by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set around the edges but still soft in the center. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.