How to Make Cookies

Baking is essentially chemistry, but with information and practice, anyone can master it. In days of yore, we learned how to make cookies at the elbow of sensible aunts and grandmothers who tried until they got it right. Nowadays, the secrets are more commonly learned from books, so here s my advice for how to make mouthwatering cookies that would make those aunts and grandmothers proud. 

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1 Vi cups light brown sugar, firmly packed lVi cups granulated sugar 

2Vi teaspoons vanilla extract 16 ounces chocolate chips Nonstick cooking spray Kosher salt, for topping (optional) 

Mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together into a large mixing bowl. 

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