Step 1: Preheat the Oven. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your baking sheets.

Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda.

Step 3: Cream the Butters and Sugars. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until smooth.

Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla. Mix in large eggs one at a time, adding the vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.

Step 5: Incorporate the Dry Ingredients. Gradually fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients without overmixing.

Step 6: Stir in Chocolate Chips. Gently mix in the semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

Step 7: Scoop the Dough. Scoop rounded portions of dough onto your prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8: Bake the Cookies. Bake for 9-11 minutes until the edges are golden and centers are soft.

Step 9: Cool Before Storing. Allow cookies to sit for 2 minutes on sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool.