how to make cookies

Instructions

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) Instructions Preheat Oven & Prepare Dry Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine Wet & Dry: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Stir in Chips & Nuts: Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using) by hand until evenly distributed throughout the dough. Scoop & Bake: Drop the cookie dough by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake: Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Tips for best results Do not overmix the dough after adding the flour, or the cookies can become tough. Don't overbake the cookies; they will continue to set as they cool. If you omit the nuts, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the dough for a similar consistency. heres a nut free version if your allergic to nuts Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) Instructions Preheat Oven & Prepare Dry Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine Wet & Dry: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Stir in Chips & Nuts: Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using) by hand until evenly distributed throughout the dough. Scoop & Bake: Drop the cookie dough by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake: Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Tips for best results Do not overmix the dough after adding the flour, or the cookies can become tough. Don't overbake the cookies; they will continue to set as they cool. If you omit the nuts, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the dough for a similar consistency. Double-check