Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C/400 degrees F.

Step 2

Place the light brown sugar with the butter into a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Mix gently until the butter has incorporated, but do not overmix.

Step 4

Add the flour to the bowl and stir to begin incorporating.

Step 5

Before the flour has all mixed in, add the vanilla, salt, and chocolate chips.

Step 6

Stir until you see no more streaks of flour and the dough is smooth.

Step 7

Add two to four tablespoons of water until the dough looks very soft but not liquid.

Step 8

Divide the dough between four ramekins or individual skillets.

Step 9

Bake for 8 minutes and then turn the temperature down to 180 degrees C/350 degrees F.

Step 10

Bake for a further 5 minutes until the cookie is lightly golden.

Step 11

Serve right away with a scoop of ice cream and hot fudge sauce.