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Set aside.","group":"Preparation","title":"Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.","group":"Preparation","title":"In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.","group":"Preparation","title":"Beat in the eggs one","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.","group":"Mixing","title":"Gradually add the dry ingredients","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Fold in the chocolate chips by hand.","group":"Mixing","title":"Fold in the chocolate chips","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much.","group":"Resting","title":"Cover the bowl and chill the dough","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Resting"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between them.","group":"Baking","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.","group":"Baking","title":"Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Baking"}],"notes":"For the best results, use room temperature butter and eggs. 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