Position oven rack to middle, preheat oven to 350 degrees
Line baking pan with parchment paper
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
With a stand mixer use the paddle attachment, use large bowl if using a hand mixer. Beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs, mix until blended, add vanilla and beat until blended
Turn mixer off and add flour mixure
Add chocolate chips (you may add more or less depending on what you like) mix for about five seconds until incorporated.
Drop large spoonfuls onto a baking sheet, do not flatten. Bake until lightly brown on top, about 10-12 minutes. Cool on pan for about 1 minute and transfer to a cooling rack
Store any remaining chocolate cookie dough in air-tight container for up to 3 days.