2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 2 cups (12-ounce package) semisweet chocolate chips or chunks

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugars, and vanilla until creamy. Beat in the eggs. Gradually blend in the flour mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips and form into 13 balls.
3. Flatten the balls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 9 to 12 minutes, until the edges are brown.