# 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)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven 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 - In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the dry mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in chocolate chips and optional nuts until evenly distributed.
07 - Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
09 - Remove from oven and cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
