1-Preheat and Prepare: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper. This sets up even baking and makes cleanup easy.

2-Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mixing these dry ingredients first ensures they blend well for a consistent rise.

3-Cream Butter and Sugars: Now, in another bowl, cream the softened butter with the white and brown sugars until smooth and fluffy this step is key for that wonderful texture.

4-Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one by one, followed by the vanilla extract, to create a light mixture.

5-Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ones, stirring just until combined to avoid tough cookies. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly for that gooey surprise in every bite.

6-Shape and Bake: Roll the dough into balls, about 2-3 tablespoons each, and space them out on your baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes until they’re just starting to brown but still a bit doughy inside. Let them cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack. Remember tips like measuring flour by scooping and leveling, and using an oven thermometer for accuracy.