Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Add the softened butter and sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on medium speed for 4 minutes until light and creamy. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
½ Cup Salted Butter, 1 Cup Sugar
Add the eggs and vanilla extract and beat again until just combined.
2 Large Eggs, 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
Add the flour, baking powder and chocolate chips to the wet ingredients. Stir together with a spatula or wooden spoon until all of the dry ingredients are incorporated.
Use a cookie scoop to scoop the dough into balls. Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes. For softer cookies, bake just until the edges are stiff (10-12 minutes). For crispier cookies, bake for 13-15 minutes.
Remove the cookies from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
STORAGE: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.