In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to cream butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla. Add eggs to the mixture in a large bowl and combine with a hand mixer.
3. Step
In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
4. Step
Gradually add half of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in the larger bowl. Fold in the dry ingredients using a spoon to be sure you do not over mix the dough.
5. Step
When flour is mostly mixed together, add the last of the dry ingredients and chocolate chips to the large bowl of dough. Fold in flour and chips till dough comes together. Avoid overmixing..
6. Step
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Step
Using a small or medium cookie scoop, scoop balls of dough onto the baking sheet.
8. Step
Bake cookies in the oven for 10 minutes (for a softer cookie) or 15 minutes (for a crispier cookie),then cool on a baking sheet or on wire racks for 5 minutes.
