# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
09 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 - 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy and light, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined without overmixing.
06 - Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts evenly into the dough.
07 - Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
