1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C)

2. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy

3. Add in eggs and vanilla extract, mix well

4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined

6. Stir in chocolate chips

7. Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown

9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely