Master Cookie

Directions

1. 1
   Sift (or whisk together) flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Using a mixer with a paddle attachment, cream butter and both sugars together until blended.
4. 4
   Don't go crazy here, just make sure everything is incorporated.
5. 5
   Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
6. 6
   Stir in the vanilla.
7. 7
   Reduce speed to low, add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
8. 8
   Stir in chocolate chips.
9. 9
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
10. 10
    Using a size 20 ice cream scoop (approximately 1/4 cup) form dough into balls, *place on cookie sheet and bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until light golden brown but still soft.
11. 11
    Let cookies rest on cookie sheet for only 1 or 2 minutes, then gently remove from tray and place directly on counter top until set enough to eat.
12. 12
    Don't even bother with a cooling rack.