Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour see notes below
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter see notes below, room temperature
• 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips I used Ghiradelli semi-sweet

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray..
2. In a medium bowl, sift the flour, baking soda and salt together.
3. In another large bowl, using an electric mixer at medium speed, beat together the butter, and sugars about 2 minutes and is smooth.
4. Add the egg and vanilla and mix on low speed until mixed in.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture and mix in until just incorporated. Do not keep mixing - do not overmix.
6. Add chocolate chips and stir with a wooden spoon, again no overmixing, just until incorporated.
7. Chill dough if dough is warm.
8. Using a small or large ice cream scoop or heaping tablespoon, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, 6 to 8 per pan, depending on size you are making.
9. Get Full Instructions https://www.thebakingchocolatess.com/perfect-chocolate-chip-cookies/2/