Preheat your oven.

Set it to 175°C (350°F). Yes, preheating matters—don’t skip it like a rebel.

Cream butter and sugars.

Mix butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This is where the magic starts, so don’t rush it.

Add wet ingredients.

Crack in the egg and pour in vanilla. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Mix in dry ingredients.

Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until a soft dough forms. Fold in chocolate chips like you mean it.

Press into pan.

Grease a round baking pan and press the dough evenly. Pro tip: don’t make it too thick in the center—keep it even for perfect baking.

Bake.

Bake for 20–25 minutes until edges are golden and center is just set. Slightly underbaked is better than overbaked.

Cool and decorate.

Let it cool before slicing. Add frosting or toppings if you want to feel fancy.