Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in chocolate chips: Using a spatula, fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Form the cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake: Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are just set. For a chewier cookie, bake on the lower end of the time range.
Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.