Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C and line one baking tray with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until well combined and light and fluffy. This will take about 2-3 minutes. You may use an electric mixer to make this step easier.
1/2 cup butter, 3/4 cups brown sugar
Add in the egg and continue whisking. If you'd like, you can add in 2 tsps of vanilla for extra flavour.
1 egg
Add in the flour and gently fold until almost completely combined. Don't over-mix!
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Toss in the chocolate chips and fold a few more times until incorporated well.
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Scoop the cookies onto your prepared baking tray, about 2-3 inches apart from one another. This recipe makes 6-8 cookies, depending on the size you create.
Bake the cookies for 9-10 minutes or until the edges have a slight golden brown colour. If your cookies don't spread, gently press down with the bottom of a cup or mug and continue baking until they're ready.
Cool the cookies and enjoy!
Store these cookies on your counter in an airtight bag for up to 5 days.