Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (12 ounces)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • In medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Mix well with wire whisk.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer blend brown and white sugar at medium speed.
  • Add butter and mix to form a grainy paste, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
  • Add eggs and vanilla extract, and mix at medium speed until just blended.
  • DO NOT OVERMIX!
  • Add the flour mixture and chocolate chips, and blend at low speed until just mixed.
  • DO NOT OVERMIX!
  • Drop by rounded Tablespoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 22-24 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Transfer cookies immediately to a cool surface with a spatula.