Start by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F). This helps cookies bake evenly. Line your baking tray with parchment paper. This stops cookies from sticking and makes cleaning easy later.

In a large bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat until the mixture becomes light and creamy. This step is important for soft cookies.

Add eggs one at a time. Mix well after each egg. Then add vanilla extract. Stir until everything is smooth. The mixture should look soft and fluffy.

In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add this to the wet mixture. Stir gently until everything is combined. Do not overmix the dough.

Now add chocolate chips to the dough. Mix gently so they spread evenly. This is the best part because chocolate makes everything better.

Take small portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the baking tray. Leave space between each cookie so they can spread while baking.

Bake for 9–11 minutes or until edges are golden. The center may look soft, but that is perfect. Let them cool on the tray for a few minutes.

Transfer cookies to a cooling rack. Let them cool fully or enjoy warm. The chocolate will be soft and melted inside.