Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Add Eggs: Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is creamy. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix Dry Ingredients with Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula or spoon until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. Form Cookie Dough Balls: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them a few inches apart. Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for about 9 to 11 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges. The centers might still look slightly soft, but they will firm up as they cool. Cool and Enjoy: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies!