Ingredients:

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a smooth ball. Place it on the parchment-lined sheet.
  6. Use your thumb or the back of a rounded measuring spoon to press a deep indentation into the center of the ball, creating the signature dimple without flattening the sides.
  7. Spoon a small amount of chocolate chips into the center of each dimple, pressing them in slightly.
  8. Bake for 11–13 minutes or until the edges are mahogany-colored and set, but the centers still look soft.
  9. Allow them to cool on the pan for 5 minutes to let the chocolate set.