Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat, if desired.
Cream butter and sugars together with an electric mixer. Add eggs then vanilla extract.
Mix in baking soda, salt and flour (until just combined)Stir in chocolate chips.
Use a cookie scoop (2 Tbsp. size) to scoop dough or use your hands to form dough balls. Place 6-8 balls of cookie dough onto a baking sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until lightly golden.If making larger (3 Tbsp. size) cookies, bake for 12 minutes.
Cool 2-3 minutes on a cookie sheet and transfer to wire racks.
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Notes
Store in an airtight container up to 5 days on the counter. Can also store in freezer for a few months.