Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (165g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs (100g)
  • 2 tsp (10ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp (5g) baking soda
  • ½ tsp (3g) salt
  • 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (125g) chopped walnuts or peanuts

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped walnuts or peanuts until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are a deep golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft and underbaked.
  9. Remove from oven and let the cookies firm up on the hot pan before transferring to a wire cooling rack.