Ingredients

• 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup Light brown sugar
• 1 Large egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups Dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
• 1 for sprinkling Flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6. 6

   Fold in the dark chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate) by hand until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7. 7

   Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Optionally, sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cookie dough ball.

8. 8

   Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.

9. 9

   Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. 10

    Serve warm or at room temperature.