(John's) Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

My son John, loves soft chocolate chip cookies; but I personally prefer them more chewy-crisp. He found this recipe online on the cooking blog Cakes by Courtney, made them and fell in love with them. They are very good, so bookmark this page. If you prefer the ingredients to be listed by weight, she does so on her blog. 

Photo courtesy of Cakes by Courtney blogpost

Ingredients

1 cup butter, cold
1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup brown sugar, packed

2 large eggs (may also use extra large eggs) at room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Cream the butter with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the granulated and brown sugars, and beat until light and fluffy, about two minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and beat another several seconds to mix together.

3. Add the eggs, one at a time beating until well incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat another 30 seconds. 

4. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add to the butter mixture, 1/3 tp 1/2 at a time. Mix together until combined. 

5. By hand, mix in the chocolate chips. 

6. Scoop cookie dough into two-inch balls, and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake 350 degrees for about 12 minutes. The cookies are done when the edges are slightly golden brown. The tops may look soft, but still remove from the oven as they will continue baking on the cookie sheet once they are removed from the oven and cool on the cookie sheet.