Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups (340g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt

Instructions:

  1. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until the mixture is pale and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until the batter looks glossy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Turn the mixer to the lowest setting and gradually add the flour mixture. Use a spatula to fold in the remaining dough until no white streaks remain.
  5. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough (about 2 tbsp per cookie) and place them 2 inches apart on lined baking sheets.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9-11 minutes. Remove when the edges are barely golden but the centers still look slightly underbaked.
  7. Allow cookies to firm up on the hot pan before transferring to a wire cooling rack.