Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each, then stir in vanilla extract.

Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl.

Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no flour streaks remain.

Fold in the chocolate chips.

Drop rounded balls of dough, about 2 tablespoons each, onto prepared baking sheets spaced 2 inches apart.

Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, rotating the pan halfway, until edges are golden brown.

Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.