Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter, brown sugar, and sugar until thoroughly combined. Mix in the eggs and the vanilla.
Reduce mixer speed to low. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing just until combined or a few streaks of flour remain.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Cover and chill the dough for 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
Scoop the dough by 2-tablespoon portions** and place on the prepared pans, leaving about 2 inches between cookies. (For less craggy cookies, roll each dough ball after scooping.)
Bake, one pan at a time, 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Do not over-bake.
Cool the cookies on the pans on wire racks for 5 minutes. Then transfer the cookies from the pans to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
*Cool to a bit warmer than room temperature.**I use either a #40 or #30 scoop. You'll get about 24 cookies with a #30 scoop and about 36 cookies with a #40 scoop.