Soft and Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

I enjoy making these delicious, mouthwatering, never-get-hard cookies. And who doesn't love receiving homemade cookies as gifts?

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Bake Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients

2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
13 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light-brown sugar
2 eggs
3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips

Directions

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray baking pan with nonstick baking spray or butter the pan. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  3. Place melted butter and both sugars in a large mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed of electric mixer for 1-2 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix briefly, until blended. Add half of flour mixture; beat on low speed until smooth, then add the remaining flour mixture, beating the batter until blended. Stir in chocolate chips.
  4. Drop 2-3 tablespoon size amount of dough, slightly rounded, as desired; transfer to baking sheet. Bake 13 – 15 minutes, or until golden around edges. Remove from oven; let cool on baking sheet 1 minute. Cool completely on wire rack.