Guy's Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 sticks butter, softened (8 tablespoons each)
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla (Mexican vanilla recommended)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1 bag milk chocolate chips (11.5 ounces)

Instructions

1. 

   1

   Preheat the oven to 380°F. Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper or leave ungreased if preferred.

2. 

   2

   In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.

3. 

   3

   Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well until fully combined.

4. 

   4

   Gradually add the baking soda and flour, mixing after each addition until a soft cookie dough forms.

5. 

   5

   Fold in the milk chocolate chips and stir until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

6. 

   6

   Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded scoops of dough onto the cookie sheet, leaving space between each cookie for spreading.

7. 

   7

   Bake for at least 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. For softer cookies, remove them earlier. For crunchier cookies, bake a little longer. Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for several minutes before serving.