Choc chip cookies

Ingredients

• <p><em>(Makes about 24 cookies)</em></p><ul><li>1 cup unsalted butter, softened</li><li>3/4 cup granulated sugar</li><li>3/4 cup packed brown sugar</li><li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract</li><li>2 large eggs</li><li>2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour</li><li>1 teaspoon baking soda</li><li>1/2 teaspoon salt</li><li>2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk, or a mix)</li><li>1 cup chopped nuts (optional)</li></ul><p><br></p>

Steps

1. <ol><li>Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).</li><li>In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, packed brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy.</li><li>Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.</li><li>In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.</li><li>Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.</li><li>Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if using.</li><li>Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.</li><li>Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.</li><li>Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.</li></ol><p><br></p>