Big and Buttery Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted

• Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until blended. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into butter mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.
  2. Shape 1/4 cup of dough into balls. Flatten each to 3/4-in. thickness (2-1/2-in. diameter), smoothing edges as necessary. Place in an airtight container, separating layers with waxed or parchment paper; refrigerate, covered, overnight.
  3. To bake, place dough portions 2 in. apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 400°.
  4. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown (centers will be light). Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 2 dozen.