Follow these simple steps to create your delicious chocolate chip cookies:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending until just combined.
6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
9. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

With these steps, you’ll have a batch of warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies ready to enjoy!