Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla and eggs, one at a time, until blended.
Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into sugar mixture. Finally, fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Briefly cool on baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
