Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until creamy and fluffy.
Add Vanilla and Milk: Stir in the vanilla extract and add milk gradually. Mix until well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Scoop onto Baking Tray: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the center is still soft.
Cool and Serve: Allow them to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!