Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and stir in the vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, then add to wet ingredients until just combined.

Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips using a spatula.

Scoop the dough into rounded balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.

Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are golden and centers look slightly underbaked.

Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.