Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition, then add vanilla extract and mix until smooth.

Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.

Fold in the chocolate chips or chosen mix-ins, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.

Drop generous portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.

Bake for about 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.