Preheat the oven to 375° F.
Cream together the butter and sugars in either a large bowl with an electric hand mixer or with a stand mixer.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until thoroughly incorporated.add the vanilla and mix well.
Add the flour, baking soda and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Add in the chocolate morsels and nuts (if using), mix until evenly distributed.
Drop 1 tbsp rounds of dough on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375° F for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown on the edges.
Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool.
Enjoy!