Choclate chip cookies

 Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F .

2. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Combine dry ingredients: Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

5. Add chocolate chips and nuts: Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

6. Drop dough onto baking sheets: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft. Keep an eye on them to avoid over-baking.

8. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them

9. to wire racks to cool completely.

10. Enjoy: Once they are completely cooled, enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies!