In a small bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside. 1½ cup all-purpose flour¼ teaspoon Salt1 teaspoon Baking Soda
In a large bowl, beat the butter for about 1 minute, until creamy. Add the white sugar and brown sugar and mix for an additional 2-3 minutes, until fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add in the egg and vanilla. Mix until combined. 8 tablespoon Butter½ cup sugar½ cup Brown Sugar1 Egg1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Slowly add the flour mixture on a low speed, mixing just until the ingredients are combined.
Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon balls and place them on a plate or baking sheet. Freeze for 20 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F.
Bake for 10-11 minutes, until the cookies are. slightly puffy, and the edges are set. Allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Don't overmix the dough. Mix just until the flour is incorporated for the softest cookie. Overbaking can lead to a tough or dry cookie.
Slightly underbake the cookies if you prefer a softer texture, since they will continue to bake slightly as they cool.
Make a batch of these ahead of time and freeze the dough balls for up to 2 months. Bake straight from frozen, just adding 1-2 minutes to the bake time.
Add a little extra vanilla if you love a stronger vanilla flavor.
Chill the cookie dough in the freezer - this will help the cookies not to spread, and they will keep their cute round shape.
Cookies can be made smaller - just check to see if they are done a minute or two early.
Use room temperature ingredients - This will help make a smoother dough for even mixing.
Storage Tips
Counter: Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.Freezer: Freeze baked cookies in a sealed container for up to 6 months. You can also freeze unbaked dough balls and bake from frozen. Just add 1-2 minutes to the bake time.