Gather 1 cup unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 cups chocolate chips
Soften the butter
Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until smooth
Beat in the eggs one at a time
Mix in the vanilla extract
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients
Stir until just combined
Fold in the chocolate chips
Chill the dough if desired
Scoop or shape the dough as needed
Bake at 350°F for 9 to 12 minutes, if making cookies
Cool before serving