Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and microwave the salted butter for about 40 seconds until nearly melted.

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, white sugar, and light brown sugar. Beat until creamy and well combined, about 2 minutes.

Add vanilla extract and one large egg. Beat on low speed until just combined, about 10-15 seconds.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet mixture until crumbly dough forms.

Press the crumbly mixture together until it forms a smooth dough ball.

Fold in the chocolate chips to ensure they are evenly distributed.

Scoop out and roll the dough into 12 large balls, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring space between each.

Bake for 9-11 minutes, looking for pale golden cookies that are still soft in the center.

Remove from oven and cool on the pan for 30 minutes to achieve perfect soft texture.