Before making the cookie dough, heat treat the flour to kill any potential bacteria. Add the flour to a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Whisk the flour and continue microwave for 15 more seconds. Continue to microwave the flour in 15 second increments until it reaches 160℉ / 71℃. Let the flour cool to room temperature (about 30 minutes).
1 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour
Make the cookie dough.
In a large bowl using an electric hand mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer), beat butter on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds. Add both sugars, vanilla, and salt and continue to beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy and a bit paler in color, about 3 minutes.
½ cup unsalted butter, ⅜ cup granulated sugar, ⅜ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon salt
Add about ⅓ of the flour and mix on medium-low speed until mostly combined. Repeat with the remaining flour until all of the flour is combined into the butter mixture to form a dough. The dough will be a bit dry and crumbly.
Drizzle the milk over the dough and mix on medium-low speed until combined and a smooth dough forms.
1 Tablespoon milk
Add the chocolate chips and fold into the dough.
⅓ cup chocolate chips
Enjoy with a spoon!
Notes
Storage: Store any leftover cookie dough in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For the best taste and texture, I recommend letting the chilled dough come back to room temperature before eating.