Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
6. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.