Chewy Coffee Cookies

Name: Chewy Coffee Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 8 teaspoons instant coffee ((Note 1 - instant coffee granules/espresso powder)); 2 sticks butter ((*Note 2 - 1 stick = 115 grams)); 1 cup white granulated sugar; ½ cup light brown sugar ((or dark brown sugar)); 1 egg ( (*Note 3- Size 6/Med/large)); 2½ cups plain flour ((all-purpose, standard grade)); ½ teaspoon table salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda ((bread soda/bicarbonate of soda)); 6 ounces chocolate chips ((*Note 4 - dark/milk or a mix))