Preheat oven to 375
Cream 1/2 c butter.
Add gradually and mix until creamy:  1/2 c brown sugar, 1/2 c white sugar
Beat in:  1 egg, 1/2 tsp vanilla
Sift and stir in:  1 c + 2 T flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp baking soda
Stir in: 1/2 c chocolate chips (can also add 1/2 c chopped nuts, if you like)

Bake about 10 minutes.