Chocolate Chip Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2
   Sift the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda into a medium bowl.
3. 3
   In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or using a handheld mixer), beat the brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter and vanilla on high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Lower the speed to medium and add the eggs one at a time, beating until incorporated, about 1 minute.
5. 5
   On low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. 6
   Remove the bowl from the mixer and use a rubber spatula to mix in the chocolate chips by hand.
7. 7
   Scoop by 2-tablespoonful amounts (or use an ice cream scoop) onto the prepared baking sheets.
8. 8
   Moisten the heel of your hand and fingers with water and flatten the cookies until they are perfectly round and about 1/4 inch thick.
9. 9
   Space the cookies about 1 inch apart.
10. 10
    Bake until the cookies are set in the center, rotating the pans halfway through, 8 to 10 minutes total.
11. 11
    Transfer the baking sheets to cooling racks to set for 5 minutes.
12. 12
    Transfer the cookies to cooling racks to cool completely.