Chocolate Chip Cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda; set aside.

Step 3

Combine the butter with both sugars; beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.

Step 4

Reduce speed to low; add the salt, vanilla, and eggs. Beat until well mixed, about 1 minute.

Step 5

Add flour mixture; mix until just combined.

Step 6

Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts.

Step 7

Combine.

Step 8

Drop heaping tablespoon-size balls of dough about 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.

Step 9

Bake until cookies are golden around the edges, but still soft in the center, 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 10

Remove from oven, and let cool on baking sheet 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool completely.