Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated white sugar
  • ¾ cup (165g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups (255g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Lower the mixer speed and gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing only until the white streaks of flour disappear.
  5. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips by hand using a spatula.
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are deep golden brown and the centers are set.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to firm up.
  9. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.