Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and well combined, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.

Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft.

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.