Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup unsalted butter, cold

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large or extra large eggs room temperature
1 tsp vanilla
3 -1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

1.  Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment beat the butter until smooth. Add the sugars and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.

3. Add the eggs one at time and mix until well incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the vanilla and mix for about 30 seconds.

4. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix until combined.
Stir in the chocolate chips.

5. Scoop 2-inch balls of dough onto the cookie sheet. Bake for 12 minutes. (I did smaller and baked for 9 minutes) The cookies are done when the edges are slightly golden brown. The top may look a little soft. The cookies will continue to bake a little while they cool.

 From Cake by Courtney