Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silplat mat.

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl; set aside.

Add butter, sugar and brown sugar to a large mixing bowl or stand mixer and beat well until creamed together

Add eggs and vanilla and mix until combined

Gradually mix in the flour and mix until combined

Stir in chocolate chips

Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to scoop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared cooke sheet, about 2 inches apart

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or just until light golden brown around the edges. (Do not over bake.)

Let stand 1 minute on cookie sheet, then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely