Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
6. Fold in chocolate chips or chocolate chunks.
7. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
9. Let cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.