Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugars until pale and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda and salt. Add to the butter mixture and beat on low speed until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Step 3

Drop the dough in large spoonfuls, spacing them about 2 inches apart to give them room to spread, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until deep golden, then cool the cookies on a wire rack. Makes about 1 1/2 dozen cookies.