Mel s Magnificent Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup butter, chilled

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¾ cup packed brown sugar

¾ cup white sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Mix butter, eggs, vanilla and sugars together. Add dry ingredients and blend well, until mixture is whipped. Mix in chocolate chips.

Drop tablespoon sized pieces dough onto a greased cookie sheet; bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are browned. Remove from oven before the center is browned.