Start by getting all your ingredients ready. You’ll need melted butter, sugars, vanilla, egg, flour, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips. A smooth process starts with a well-prepped kitchen!
Melt the salted butter until it’s just liquid but not hot. Combine it with both white and brown sugar in your mixing bowl, beating until creamy and fluffy. This creates the base for that irresistible soft texture.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix at this stage, as it can affect the cookie’s consistency.
Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Blend on low speed until crumbles form. The dough should hold together when pressed. Finally, add the chocolate chips or chunks and gently fold them in with a spatula.
Scoop the dough into evenly sized balls (about 12 for a standard batch) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 9-11 minutes. Remove when the cookies are set but still look slightly underbaked. This ensures they stay soft!
Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 30 minutes. They’ll firm up and sink into their perfectly soft, buttery texture. Sneak a warm one straight from the oven if you can’t resist!
