Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sprinkle flour evenly onto a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven 5 minutes, then remove and let cool completely.

Step 2

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream together butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and salt until pale and fluffy about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in half and half and vanilla extract. Add in flour and mix just until combined.

Step 4

Drizzle in more half and half, 1/2 Tbsp at a time, as needed to bring dough together. Mix in chopped chocolate chips (set some aside if you want to press some into top after shaping for looks).

Step 5

Scoop dough out about 1 tablespoon at a time and roll into balls. Place on parchment paper.

Step 6

Serve immediately or store cookie dough bites in an airtight container in refrigerator.