Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add the 1/2 cup of cookie butter and mix until well combined.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth cookie dough forms.
Gently fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Shape the cookie dough into 1-inch balls. You can use a cookie scoop to make this easier and ensure uniform size.
Roll each cookie dough ball in additional granulated sugar, covering it completely.
Place the sugar-coated cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
