Creating these Decadent Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies is a simple pleasure when you follow these easy steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in Chocolate Chips and Raspberries: Carefully fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and fresh raspberries, being gentle to avoid breaking the raspberries too much.
7. Drop Spoonfuls: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
8. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Cool on Rack: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

These step-by-step instructions will guide you in making these delightful cookies with ease.