01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread flour evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes to kill bacteria. Let cool completely before using.
02 - In a medium bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy mixture forms.
03 - Mix in milk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated into the butter mixture.
04 - Add cooled flour and salt to the bowl. Mix until a soft, uniform dough forms without overmixing.
05 - Gently fold chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed throughout.
06 - Serve immediately for softer dough or refrigerate for 30 minutes for firmer texture. Store in airtight container up to 5 days.