Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Slowly beat the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
7. Scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Chocolate chips were invented in 1939 by Ruth Wakefield.
• Chocolate chip cookies are the most popular type of cookie in the United States.
• Chocolate chip cookies are often referred to as "America's Favorite Cookie".
• The original chocolate chip cookie recipe was published in the 1938 edition of the Toll House Cookbook.