Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.

In a medium mixing bowl combine the flour and baking soda, set aside.

In a medium sized skillet heat the butter over medium high heat.  Swirl the butter in the pan until it has melted and has started to brown.  The butter will have a nutty smell.  Remove from heat and pour into a large heatproof mixing bowl.

Add the sugar and brown sugar to the butter and mix well.  Whisk in the salt and vanilla. 

Add both eggs and whisk for 1 minute. 

Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes then whisk for another minute or until the mixture is shiny and smooth.

Pour the flour mixture into the butter mixture and stir well until completely combined. 

Fold in the chocolate chips. 

Drop by heaping tablespoon onto the baking sheets.  The batter should make about 18 large cookies.

Bake the cookies one cookie sheet at a time for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look soft. 

Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for 2-3 minutes then remove to a wire cooling rack to finish cooling.