# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking soda
03 - 1/2 tsp 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 tsp 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 - Set oven temperature to 350°F. Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and sea salt until evenly mixed.
03 - Using an electric mixer or sturdy whisk, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and light, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
06 - Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using.
07 - Scoop approximately tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
09 - Remove from oven; let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
