Preheat the oven at 350F (180C).
In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix the butter and sugar until soft.
Add the eggs, one at the time.
Add the vanilla and mix.
Add the flour, baking powder and salt and mix until well combined.
Add the chocolate chips, hold on to 1/4 cup for decorating.
Shape little balls of cookie dough and place them onto a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
Decorate each cookie with a few chocolate chips.
Bake for 12 minutes. Don't over bake or the cookies won't be soft and chewy!