Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the flour evenly onto the pan. Bake for 6-7 minutes until the flour reaches a temperature of at least 165°F.
In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugars, and salt for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Mix in the flour until just combined. If the dough is too stiff, add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Cookie dough can be stored in the fridge for a week or frozen for one month.
Notes
Disclaimer: This recipe involves heat-treating flour by warming it to 165°F to help reduce the risk of bacteria such as Salmonella or E. coli. However, the FDA has stated that home heat-treating flour is not a reliable method for ensuring safety and is not recommended. While I have personally never had issues, it is important to understand that consuming raw or insufficiently treated ingredients carries risk. Use this method and recipe at your own discretion.