Preheat oven to 350°F.Using a mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy, scraping the sides once.Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Mix in vanilla.Sift together dry ingredients, then add in batches to the mixer, mixing until just combined after each addition.Gently blend in chocolate chips, reserving a few for the tops of the cookiesUsing a cookie scoop, add generous 1 tablespoon portions to baking sheet. Dot the top of each cookie with 2 to 3 chocolate chips if you’d like them to really show up on top. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until cookies are barely done but still soft and chewy. (Don't overbake!)Let cool on a baking rack. Yummy!