Preheat the Oven:

• Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that the cookies bake evenly and achieve that perfect texture. If you have multiple baking sheets, you can prepare them while the oven heats.

Cream Butter and Sugars:

• In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of softened unsalted butter, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 3/4 cup of packed brown sugar.
• Using an electric mixer (or a whisk, if you prefer), beat the mixture on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until it is light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure all ingredients are well mixed. This process incorporates air, which helps create a tender texture in the cookies.

Add Eggs:

• Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time. Make sure to mix well after each addition, allowing the eggs to fully incorporate before adding the next. This helps the dough maintain a smooth consistency.

Combine Dry Ingredients:

• In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. This step ensures that the baking soda is evenly distributed throughout the flour, which is essential for proper leavening.

Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet:

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Start by adding about one-third of the flour mixture, mixing on low speed or folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Repeat this process, adding the flour in increments, until all the flour is incorporated. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tougher cookies.

Fold in Chocolate Chips:

• Gently fold in 2 cups of chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon. Ensure the chocolate chips are evenly distributed throughout the dough, so every cookie has that delicious chocolate goodness.

Scoop the Dough:

• Using a cookie scoop or two tablespoons, drop rounded portions of dough onto ungreased baking sheets. Leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking. If you like, you can slightly flatten the tops of the dough balls for a more even shape.

Bake:

• Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set. The cookies may look slightly underbaked in the center, which is okay as they will continue to cook on the baking sheet after being removed from the oven.

Cool:

• Once baked, remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for about 10 minutes. This allows them to firm up a bit. After 10 minutes, use a spatula to transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. This step prevents them from becoming soggy from steam.

Serve:

• Once the cookies are completely cooled, they’re ready to enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week (if they last that long!).