Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined; avoid overmixing.
Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.