In a stand mixer (or a large bowl with a hand mixer) cream together the butter, brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla extract, salt, baking powder, and baking soda, for 3 minutes.
Once the mixture is fully mixed and somewhat fluffy, add the egg and mix until combined.
Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour, then the chocolate chips. Let the stand mixer run until everything has mixed and a dough has formed.
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop out 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie and place each one on the baking sheet at least 2 inches apart.
If desired, sprinkle some extra salt on top of the cookies. This is not a requirement.
Switch the oven to the broil setting. Broil the cookie dough balls for 1 minute.
Switch the oven back to 350 degrees and bake for 15 minutes.
Notes
This chocolate chip cookie recipe was adapted from the recipes found in BraveTart and Joy of Cooking.