Leave the butter to soften.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Beat butter, sugars, and extract in the stand mixer until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets covered with parchment paper.

Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets 2 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.