American Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

· 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

· 1-cup brown sugar

· 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

· 1 egg

· 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

· 1/2-teaspoon baking soda

· 1/2-teaspoon baking powder

· 1/2-teaspoon salt

· 1-3/4 cups flour

· 1-1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder, slightly crushed

· 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:
1. Cream the butter with the sugars until fluffy.
2. Beat in the egg and the vanilla extract.
3. Combine the dry ingredients and beat into the butter   mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips.
4. Drop by large spoonfuls onto a greased cookie      sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for
8 to 10 minutes, or 10 to 12 minutes for a crispier cookie. Makes 12 - 15 large cookies.