In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Think of this as the start of all cookie magic.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla. At this point, your dough will smell so good you’ll want to taste it—but hold off (raw eggs, you know!).

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add this to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Sneak a few—baker’s privilege!

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space for spreading. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers are soft.