Neighbor Judy’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 stick (½ cup) salted butter, softened
• 2 cups light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugar:
   In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and light brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
3. Add Wet Ingredients:
   Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and blend well.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
   Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
5. Add Chocolate Chips:
   Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
6. Scoop and Bake:
   Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
   Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
7. Cool and Enjoy:
   Let cookies cool on the pan for 2–3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
   Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container.

Tips:

• For extra chewiness, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
• Don’t overbake  they’ll firm up as they cool.
• Sprinkle a little sea salt on top before baking for a bakery-style finish.