# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
09 - 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
10 - 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
04 - Beat eggs into the creamed mixture one at a time. Add vanilla extract and mix to combine.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
06 - Stir in chocolate chips and optional nuts until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing each portion approximately 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers are set but still soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
