Here’s a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe for you to try:
### Ingredients
– **1 cup** (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
– **1 cup** granulated sugar
– **1 cup** packed brown sugar
– **2** large eggs
– **1 teaspoon** vanilla extract
– **3 cups** all-purpose flour
– **1 teaspoon** baking soda
– **1/2 teaspoon** baking powder
– **1/2 teaspoon** salt
– **2 cups** semisweet chocolate chips
### Instructions
1. **Preheat your oven** to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, **cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar** until smooth.
3. **Beat in the eggs** one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, **combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt**. Gradually blend this mixture into the creamed butter and sugar.
5. **Stir in the chocolate chips** until evenly distributed.
6. **Drop rounded tablespoons of dough** onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie for spreading.
7. **Bake** for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
8. **Allow the cookies to cool** on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your homemade chocolate chip cookies!