Preheat the oven to 375° F (190°C).
Cream together the butter and sugars in either a large bowl with an electric hand mixer or with a stand mixer.
1 cup (222g) salted butter, softened, 3/4 cup (173g) granulated sugar, 3/4 cup (185g) packed brown sugar
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until thoroughly incorporated. Add the vanilla and mix well.
2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add the flour, baking soda and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
2 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp (342g) all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt
Add in the chocolate morsels and nuts (if using), mix until evenly distributed.
2 cups (400g) nestle toll house semi-sweet chocolate morsels, 1 cup (120g) chopped nuts (optional)
Drop 1 tbsp rounds of dough on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) 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!