Preheat your oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly underdone.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.