Ingredients:

  • 1 cup butter, softened (227g)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed (165g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (5ml)
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (280g)
  • 1 tsp baking soda (5g)
  • 1 tsp salt (6g)
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (340g)
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (115g)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter mixture, mixing on low speed just until the flour streaks disappear.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and optional nuts by hand.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are deep golden mahogany.
  9. Let the cookies rest on the pan for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to firm up.