Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. While that heats up, grab a baking tray and line with non-stick baking paper.
Mix the white granulated sugar and softened butter. We recommend using an electric mixer for this step. Keep mixing until the mixture appears fluffy.
Add vanilla extract and combine with the mixture. Add an egg and fully combine. Then add the second egg and whisk again.
Sift all purpose flour into a mixing bowl. Add the baking soda and salt into this dry mixture too.
Now it is time to combine both mixtures. For the best results, use an electric mixer. Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet. Try not to overwork the mixture as this can have a negative effect on the final outcome of your bake.
Pour in the chocolate chips and ensure that they are as evenly distributed as possible.
Scoop out even amounts of the cookie dough and put onto your lined baking tray. Leave a two inch gap between each cookie. This will keep them from baking into one huge cookie!
Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
Put cookies onto a cooling rack and serve when fully cooled down to room temperature.