# 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 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and sea salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat the softened butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in pure vanilla extract until combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped walnuts or pecans if using.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
09 - Remove from oven and let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
