Preheat oven to 375°.
Place two sticks of butter in a large mixing bowl and microwave for 40 seconds (to soften the butter, not completely melt it).
Add sugar and brown sugar, cream together for 1 minute.
Add egg, baking soda, salt and vanilla. Mix until combined.
Pour in flour and mix again until just combined.
Stir in chocolate chips.
Using a 1.5 inch cookie scoop, place three scoops of dough on top of each other on a baking sheet.
Press down with your fingers or a drinking glass so that it is about 3/4 inch thick.
Finish scooping until you have 5 cookies on the pan.
Baking in the oven for 14 minutes, until edges are just starting to brown.
Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer to wax paper or wire rack to finish cooling for 30 minutes. Enjoy!