Chocolate chip cookies

 Here's a classic chocolate chip cookies recipe for you:

Ingredients:

- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

- 3/4 cup granulated sugar

- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar

- 2 large eggs

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 teaspoon baking soda

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.

3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6. Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie for spreading.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges and set in the center.

9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!

Feel free to customize this recipe by adding nuts, oats, or other mix-ins to suit your taste preferences. Happy baking!