Here’s a step-by-step guide for baking cookies, with each step matched to a bullet point:

• Collect all the necessary items: plain flour, baking soda, salt, butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips (or any mix-ins you prefer).
  
• Set your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F, and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  
• In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this aside.
  
• In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter with both sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy.