1/2cupunsalted butter, at room temperature (1 stick of butter)
1egg, at room temperature
1 1/2tspvanilla extract
1 1/2cupsall-purpose flour
1/2tspbaking soda
1tspsea salt, divided
1cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk granulate sugar, brown sugar, and butter together for 1 minute. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and whisk until creamy. Stir in the flour, baking soda, and 1/2 tsp of salt. Mix until well combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
Using an ice cream scoop or your hands, form 12 balls of dough, each the size of an egg, and place on prepared baking sheet. Place about 1 1/2 to 2 inches apart from each other. Place into oven and bake for 14-18 minutes until golden brown. If you like them extra chewy and soft, pull them out closer to the 14 minute mark.
Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining sea salt, and cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Store them for 5 days at room temperature in an air tight container, once they’ve completely cooled down.