Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Cream Butter and Sugars:

• In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Add Eggs and Vanilla:

• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Add Chocolate Chips:

• Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Bake:

• Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to smooth the top.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown around the edges and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool and Slice:

• Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.