Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best results).
Use a cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft. Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking for even baking.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
