Preheat oven to 350°F.
Whisk flour and baking soda together in small bowl.
Beat butter and both sugars in mixer until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low; add salt, vanilla, eggs, and water. Beat until well mixed. Add flour mixture; mix until just combined. Stir in chips.
Drop heaping tablespoon-sized balls of dough about 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
Bake until cookies are golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool on sheet 1-2 minutes. Transfer to wire rack and let cool completely. Cookies will keep up to a week in airtight container.
NOTES: This is the crispy cookie version of the recipe (as opposed to the chewy or cakey versions).
Source: Martha Stewart Living October 2003