Step 1: Preheat Your Oven. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures an even baking temperature for your cookies.
Step 2: Prepare Your Baking Sheet. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. This will prevent the cookies from sticking and ensure they bake evenly.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Whisk together until smooth and creamy. Next, add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully incorporated.
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently to combine. Be careful not to overmix; a few flour streaks are okay.
Step 5: Fold in the Chocolate Chips. Now, fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 6: Chill the Dough. For best results, cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 7: Shape the Cookies. Once the dough is chilled, use a cookie scoop or your hands to form large balls of dough, about 3 tablespoons each.
Step 8: Bake. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Step 9: Cool and Enjoy. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
