1 1/2tbspvanilla extractadd a little more if you like them sweeter
1 1/4cupflourkeep an extra 1/2 cup handy for adjustments
3/4cupchocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 F. Mix your softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl.
Mix with a fork until it's evenly incorporated.
Add the egg, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract; mix until the egg is evenly incorporated, while making sure you're not mixing too vigorously.
Don't over-mix, just enough until you no longer see any yolk.
Begin stirring in your flour, about 1/2 cup at a time. If it looks too "sticky" add flour at a table spoon at a time until your dough holds it's shape when you take a spoonful.
Add in the chocolate chips!
Place about 6 - rounded tablespoon sized cookie dough balls on a cookie sheet about 1-2 inches apart. Feel free to add more chocolate chips on top!
Cook each batch for about 8-11 minutes. 8 works for my oven, you want them barely cooked in the center and a little golden on the edges.
Let them rest for about 15-20 minutes, so that the center can set. You'll have a deliciously soft and chewy cookie that you'll have to fight the crowd to get one for yourself. Enjoy!