Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375° F.

Step 2

Cream together the butter and sugars in either a large bowl with an electric hand mixer or with a stand mixer.

Step 3

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until thoroughly incorporated.add the vanilla and mix well.

Step 4

Add the flour, baking soda and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Step 5

Add in the chocolate morsels and nuts (if using), mix until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Drop 1 tbsp rounds of dough on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Step 7

Bake at 375° F for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown on the edges.

Step 8

Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool.

Step 9

Enjoy!