1-First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to make cleanup a snap. In a large bowl, cream together the softened salted butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy this step really brings out the flavor. Once that’s done, mix in the room temperature water and vanilla extract to add moisture and bind everything together.

2-Next, in a separate bowl, whisk the dry ingredients: the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. This ensures they blend evenly before you combine them with the wet mixture. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ones, stirring just until blended to keep the dough tender. After that, fold in the chocolate chips half dark and half semi-sweet for that perfect chocolate hit.

3-Chilling and Baking Steps: Chill the dough for 20-30 minutes to make the cookies chewier, as this helps prevent spreading. Scoop the dough into 2-inch balls and place them on the prepared sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges turn golden brown; go for 12 minutes if you like them softer or 15 for a bit more crisp. Let the cookies cool on the sheet to set, which locks in that yummy texture.