
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until fully incorporated.
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt and mix into the sugar and butter mixture until fully incorporated. Do not over-mix to prevent dough from becoming bread-like and chewy.
Fold in the chocolate chips. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours. For the best results, chill overnight.