Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients

• Start by gathering all your ingredients and ensuring they’re at room temperature. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F), and line two baking trays with parchment paper.

Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugars

• In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step usually takes about 3–4 minutes and is key to achieving the perfect texture.

Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients

• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the dough with a warm, sweet aroma.

Step 4: Incorporate Dry Ingredients

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cookies dense.

Step 5: Fold in Chocolate Chips

• Gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.

Step 6: Chill the Dough

• For the best texture, chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This step helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.

Step 7: Shape and Bake

• Scoop the dough into balls, about 50 g each, and place them on the prepared baking trays, leaving about 5 cm between each ball. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.

Step 8: Cool and Enjoy

• Allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm for the ultimate gooey chocolate experience.