Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Yes, do this first. Don’t be that person who forgets and then stares at cookie dough for 10 minutes.

Mix dry ingredients.

In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside like the responsible baker you are.

Combine wet ingredients.

In another bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Stir until smooth and slightly glossy.

Add eggs and vanilla.

Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla. It should look creamy and a little dreamy.

Bring it all together.

Slowly add dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently—don’t overmix or your cookies will get attitude (and turn tough).

Fold in chocolate.

Add those chocolate chunks like you mean it. More chocolate = better life choices.

Chill the dough (important!).

Pop it in the fridge for 30–45 minutes. This helps keep cookies thick and chunky.

Scoop and bake.

Scoop large dough balls onto a baking tray. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers still soft.

Cool slightly (if you can wait).

Let them sit for 5–10 minutes. Or burn your tongue—your call.