1 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar 1 Tablespoon vanilla 2 eggs 2 cups plus 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts, optional 1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Beat butter, vanilla, sugars, and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed. Stir in flour, salt, and baking soda. A stiff dough will form.
3. Stir in chocolate chips, and if using nuts add also.
4. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
5. Bake about 10 to 12 minutes. Cool 1 to 2 minutes then finish cooling on wire rack.
