In a large bowl combine the all the ingredients except the chocolate chips mix with a hand mixer for about 1 minute.
Fold in the chocolate chips once all the other ingredients are combined.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls on the baking sheet, using the bottom of the spoon to flatten each cookie just a bit. The cookies will flatten a little more while they're baking.
Bake for about 12 minutes or until the cookies are just starting to turn a light golden brown.
Remove from the oven and place the cookies on a cooling rack to cool completely, or if you're like me eat them when they're still warm and melty!