1. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing well until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
6. Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips or your favorite mix-ins (such as nuts or dried fruit).
7. Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve and enjoy your freshly baked sweet treats!
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