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