Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your cookies bake evenly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, granulated white sugar, and light brown sugar. Use a whisk or electric mixer to cream the mixture until it’s light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. This adds flavor and moisture to your cookies.
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
Gently fold in the chocolate chunks, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto a prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them to allow for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may look slightly underbaked—that’s okay! They’ll continue to firm up as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Enjoy your TikTok Chocolate Chip Cookies warm or store them for later!