Absolutely the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

My kids say these are absolutely the best chocolate chip cookies ever. I usually put aside an afternoon and bake three batches because one batch doesn't make it past the second day.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Yields: 60 cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup butter, softened
• 3⁄4 cup white sugar
• 3⁄4 cup  packed light brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  large eggs
• 2  cups  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1  cup  chopped  nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Combine flour, baking soda and salt.
2. Cream together butter, sugars and vanilla until light.
3. Add eggs; beat well.
4. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well.
5. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
6. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.