Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small bowl whisk together flour and banking soda; set aside

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle adjustment, combine both sugars with the butter; beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low; add salt, vanilla and eggs. Beat until well mixed, about 1 minute

Add flour mixture; mix until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips

Drop heaping tablespoon - sized balls of dough about 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper

Bake until cookies are golden around the edges, but still soft in the center, 8-10 minutes.

Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet about 1-2 minutes

Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely

Store cookies in air tight container at room temperature up to 1 week