Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl using a mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together for 1 to 2 minutes or until well combined. Mix in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract, making sure to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Step 3

Stir in flour, baking soda and salt until just incorporated.

Step 4

Stir in white baking chips or bar chunks and nuts.

Step 5

Using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop all the cookie dough cookie balls onto a baking sheet and transfer to refrigerator for 10-15 minutes. If longer, place tin foil over the top to seal so cookie dough doesn't dry out.

Step 6

Place cookie dough balls 2 inches apart from each other and bake 10-14 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 7

Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Step 8

Cookies stay fresh when kept in a sealed container at room temperature for 3 - 4 days, or can be frozen for up to two months.