Basic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Everyone needs a chocolate chip cookie recipe, and this one is the best, according to my family. A bit crispy but still soft and chewy, this recipe has been used by my family for years.

Adapted From Canadian Living

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 Tbsp vanilla
2 3/4 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups chocolate chips

With an electric mixer, beat the butter until fluffy. Add sugars and beat well. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each. Add vanilla, beat until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together. Add 1/2 of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until combined. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the remaining flour and then the chocolate chips.

Drop onto cookie sheets with a tablespoon, following my method for shaping. Leave about 2 inches between cookies. Bake cookies, one sheet at a time, for 8-12 minutes at 350 F. Transfer cookies to rack to cool and try to resist eating them while they are still warm. Good luck with that!

Makes about 3 dozen.