Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Cream together butter and sugar
Add eggs and vanilla extract
Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt
Stir until a dough forms
Fold in chocolate chips or other mix-ins
Scoop dough onto the baking sheet
Leave space between each cookie
Bake for 8 to 12 minutes
Remove when edges are lightly golden
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes
Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely