Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Don't overmix!
Fold in the chocolate chips with a wooden spoon or spatula.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden brown but centers still look slightly underdone.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
