Mom's Excellent Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating until combined.
5. Gradually beat in the flour mixture until just combined.
6. Stir in the chocolate chips.
7. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Allow to cool for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Chocolate chip cookies were invented in 1930 by Ruth Wakefield.
• Chocolate chip cookies are the most popular type of cookie in the United States.
• The chocolate chip cookie is the official state cookie of Massachusetts.