Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, beat together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy.

Combine eggs and vanilla to butter sugar mixture and continue beating until smooth.

Add remaining ingredients with the exception of the chocolate chips. Continue using the hand mixer when adding the dry ingredients.

Add the chocolate chips last and stir with a wooden spoon.

Prepare baking pans by spraying with non-stick cooking spray or my preference is to line with parchment paper (makes for easier clean up).

I did say “pans” as in pleural. For this recipe I use two baking pans. That way while one is in the oven I can scoop out the other batch getting it ready for the oven.

Using a cookie scoop , make 12 balls, place on baking sheet, slightly push down center and bake for 15 – 17 minutes. Plus by using the scoop all cookies should be evenly proportioned every time. This recipe makes 5 dozen cookies.

Remove cookies from oven. Let rest about 5 minutes before removing from pan.

Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and allow to cool. Go ahead! Eat a cookie or two while they’re still warm. Bet you can’t resist! I sure can’t. 

Store cookies in a closed container. Enjoy!