Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat the butter and sugars together in a large bowl or electric mixer.
Add almond extract, vanilla and eggs. Mix well.
Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, and salt.
Slowly stir in vanilla chips.
Roll dough into walnut-sized balls or use a cookie scoop and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 9-11 minutes or until just starting to lightly brown on top.
Makes approximately 5 dozen cookies.
