Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C. Line or lightly grease a large cookie sheet. Set aside.

Step 2

Mix together the butter and sugars together in a large mixing bowl until combined.

Step 3

Add the vanilla and egg.

Step 4

Stir in the flour, gum, baking soda and salt. Mix until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Fold in the chocolate chips.

Step 6

Scoop out balls of dough, about 1 1/2-2 tablespoons worth and drop onto the prepared baking sheets. Leave at least 2 inches in between the dough to leave room for spreading.

Step 7

Optional Tip: Just before baking I like to press a few additional chips in the dough balls as seen in the bottom picture just below. This is completely optional but it does give your finished cookies a little more of a bakehouse kind of look to them.

Step 8

Place in the oven and bake for 9 minutes for chewier cookies and 10-11 minutes for crispier cookies. Let the cookies cool on the tray for at least 5 minutes before removing to cool and enjoy!

Step 9

Keep these store in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks.