Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a large bowl, combine the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar.

Beat the mixture at medium speed until it becomes creamy and well combined.

Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the bowl.

Continue beating until the mixture is smooth and consistent.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.

Beat at low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Stir in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are light golden brown.

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes.

Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.