Step 1

oven to 375° F.

Step 2

one baking sheet if making small batch chocolate chip cookies (or three if making a traditional 3X batch). Lightly grease the baking sheet or line it with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

Step 3

the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer (or by hand).

Step 4

in the egg and vanilla until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Step 5

the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt and mix until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated. Don't overmix.

Step 6

in the chocolate chips or chocolate chunks.

Step 7

a #20 muffin/cupcake scoop[affiliate link]. It holds just under 3 Tablespoons of cookie dough. Scoop the cookie dough into balls and arrange on the prepped baking sheet.

Step 8

the chocolate chip cookies at 375° F for 8 to 10 minutes, depending on your specific oven. Start checking at the 8 minute mark, so you don't overbake them.

Step 9

cookies from the oven and place the cookie sheet on a cooling rack. Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for at least 3 minutes before transferring them to the cooling rack.