01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread flour evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes to eliminate bacteria. Allow flour to cool completely before using.
02 - In a medium bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until mixture is smooth and creamy.
03 - Pour in milk and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated into the butter mixture.
04 - Add cooled flour and salt to the bowl. Mix until a soft, uniform dough forms.
05 - Gently fold chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed.
06 - Serve immediately for a softer texture or refrigerate for 30 minutes for a firmer, scoopable consistency.