Perfect Chocolate-Chip Cookies

2 and 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 sticks of butter
3/4 cup of granulated sugar
3/4 cup of packed brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
package of chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Stir together flour, baking soda, and salt. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Add eggs; mix well. Gradually add flour mixture, mix well. Stir in chocolate chips, and nuts if desired.

Drop by rounded teaspoons on greased cookie sheet.

Bake 8-10 minutes at 375-degrees, or until lightly browned. Remove to wire rack to cool.