Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the cookies bake evenly!
Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until well incorporated.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, combining until just blended.
Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheet: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, place rounded tablespoonfuls of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each for spreading.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may look a bit underbaked, but they will set as they cool.
Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these scrumptious cookies with a glass of cold milk or your favorite beverage!