Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
The chocolate chip cookie was invented in 1930 by American chef Ruth Graves Wakefield.
The original recipe was made with semi-sweet chocolate chips, but now there are all kinds of variations including white chocolate, dark chocolate, and even peanut butter chips.
Chocolate chip cookies are one of the most popular cookies in the United States.