Aunt Mary's Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
4. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
5. Mix in the chocolate chips.
6. Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Aunt Mary's cookies are a staple of American cuisine.
• This recipe has been around for generations and is known for its delicious flavor and texture.
• Semisweet chocolate chips give the cookies a rich, chocolaty flavor.