Put the 2 sticks of soft butter in a mixer. Cream this for a minute. Add the white sugar and brown sugar. Cream this for a minute. Add the 2 eggs one at a time. When the eggs are incorporated, add 2 tsps of vanilla extract. Mix the salt and baking soda into the flour. Add the flour mixture to the mixer. When the flour is mixed in, add the chocolate chips. Our creamy cookie batter is ready. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.