1-Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.

2-Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. This ensures even distribution of leavening agents.

3-Cream butter and sugars: Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fully combined. This should take about 2-3 minutes and create a light, fluffy mixture.

4-Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is light. This adds richness and develops flavor.

5-Combine wet and dry: Slowly mix in dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to flat cookies.

6-Add chocolate chips: Stir in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough. Don’t be shy with the chocolate!

7-Form dough balls: Roll dough into balls using 2-3 tablespoons each and place evenly spaced on prepared baking sheets. A cookie scoop helps ensure uniform size for even baking.

8-Bake to perfection: Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cookies just start to turn brown, but still look slightly doughy. They’ll finish cooking on the baking sheet.

9-Cool properly: Let cookies sit on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. This crucial step allows them to set without breaking.