Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, add butter, then add both brown sugar and caster sugar.

Stir the mixture using a whisk, spoon, or spatula until well combined and slightly creamy.

Add a splash of vanilla essence and mix it in.

Sift in flour and baking soda. If you're using unsalted butter, also add ½ teaspoon of salt at this stage.

Mix everything until just combined—do not overmix.

Fold in chocolate chips or white chocolate chips, as desired.

Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, scoop portions of the dough onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.