# 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, at 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 - Heat oven to 350°F. Prepare two baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and sea salt; set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until creamy and light, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract thoroughly.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredient mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing.
06 - Fold in chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts evenly throughout the dough.
07 - Drop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges turn golden and centers remain soft.
09 - Remove from oven, cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
