Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs and vanilla: Add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.

Combine the dry ingredients: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined.

Stir in dark chocolate chips: Fold in the dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Scoop the dough: Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.