# Ingredient List:
→ 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 and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and sea salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined to avoid overmixing.
06 - Fold in chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts evenly.
07 - Place tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges turn golden while centers remain soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
