Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well blended.

In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend this mixture into the creamed mixture.

Stir in the chocolate chips.

Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.

Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.