Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Stir in oats and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.