Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.

Add the vanilla extract and eggs, beating each egg in one at a time until thoroughly combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet bowl, mixing until the dough comes together.

Gently fold in the chocolate morsels and nuts (if using) into the cookie dough.

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for thicker cookies (optional).

Drop rounded balls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

Once baked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.