Ingredients

1 1/4 cups butter (2.5 sticks), room temperature

2/3 cup granulated sugar

2 1/4 cups brown sugar

3 medium eggs

3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

3 cups all-purpose flour

two 8-oz bags of chocolate chips

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bow, using electric beaters, cream the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Add the eggs one at a time; add the vanilla extract. add the salt and baking soda, and then add the flour 1 cup at a time. Using a spoon, stir in the chocolate chips.

Drop dough by the tablesppon onto cookie sheets, allowing 2-3 inches between each cookie. Bake about 10 minutes, until golden brown. Cook slightly on pan and then transfer to wire racks to cool.