• 2.25 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup softened butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups chocolate chips (12 oz package)
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in bowl. Beat butter, sugars, and vanilla until creamy. Add eggs one at a time. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

Bake at 375 deg F for 9 to 11 minutes on parchment lined (or ungreased) baking sheet. Cool on baking sheet 2 minutes, then remove to wire rack.