# What You 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 Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined without overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in the chocolate chips and, if desired, the chopped walnuts or pecans.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges turn golden but centers remain soft.
09 - Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
