Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Place the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl, and cream on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
Stir in the vanilla and water.
Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl and beater with a silicone spatula after each addition.
Add the flour, baking soda, and salt and stir until just barely combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Scoop 2-tablespoon sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2-inches between each to allow for spreading.
Bake the cookies for 16-20 minutes.
Cool completely on the baking sheets.