Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then vanilla. On low speed gradually add flour mixture and mix just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes. Transfer cookies to cooling racks to cool.