Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.

Cream butter & sugars: In another bowl, beat softened butter with white and brown sugar until creamy.

Add wet ingredients: Add vanilla and 2 tbsp milk. Mix well.

Combine: Add dry mixture to wet. Stir until a dough forms.

• Add 1 more tbsp milk only if the dough feels dry.

Add chocolate chips and fold them in.

Shape: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto the baking tray. Slightly flatten them.

Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden (centers may look soft—this is good!).

Cool: Let cookies rest on the tray for 5 minutes, then move to a cooling rack.