Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt until well combined.

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat ½ cup of softened unsalted butter with ½ cup of granulated sugar and ½ cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until fully combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing gently until no flour streaks remain.

Gently stir in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips using a spatula.

Drop heaping mounds of cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

Once baked, let the cookies cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.