Preheat oven to 350℉
Combine 8 tbsp softened butter, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract in a medium sized mixing bowl.
Beat sugar and butter until creamy, then add 1 whole egg and beat until just combined, 10-15 seconds.
Add 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda and a pinch of kosher salt and beat until crumbs form. Fold in 3/4 cup chocolate chips.
Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop balls of dough and drop on a parchment lined cookie sheet, about 1" apart.
Bake in a preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, check after 9 minutes. The edges should just start to get golden.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before transfering to a platter.
