Chocolate Chip Cookies

Directions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
• Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
• Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
• Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space between each cookie.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
• Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.