• 1 c cold butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 1/4 c brown sugar
• 1/2 c white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 t vanilla
• 3 c all-purpose flour
• 1 t baking soda
• 1 t salt
• 2 c milk chocolate chips (Ghirardelli preferred, larger chips)

Preheat oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugars on high speed for 3-5 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until thoroughly mixed, about 1 minute. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in chocolate chips.

Measure 1/3 cup of dough and form into a ball. Place the dough balls on the prepared cookie sheets 2 inches apart (6 cookies per sheet). Bake for about 10 minutes, or until cookies are just golden. Do not over-bake. Let sit on cookie sheet for 10 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat as necessary until all cookies are baked.