Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated white sugar
  • 1 large (50g) egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp (5g) baking soda
  • ½ tsp (3g) salt
  • 1 ½ cups (255g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high until the mixture looks pale and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  2. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, beating until the batter is smooth and velvety.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed, mixing only until the flour streaks disappear.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips by hand.
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9–11 minutes; remove when edges are pale mahogany but centers still look soft.
  8. Let the cookies rest on the pan for 5 minutes to set before transferring to a wire rack.