Just because I love you, try the World's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies!

I have searched the world over for the PERFECT chocolate chip cookie recipe.  No joke, I think I've tried at least 50 different recipes.  A few years ago I found my absolute favorite one.  This cold snowy day has me thinking about making them. 

I thought I would share them with some of my favorite people!  So without further ado, the World's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies! 

INGREDIENTS

• 3⁄4 cup white sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 1 cup walnuts, chopped or 1 cup pecans (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cream sugars and butter.

Add vanilla and eggs and mix well.

Combine dry ingredients together and gradually add to creamed mixture.

Stir in chips and nuts.

Roll into 1 1/4" balls (or use a cookie dough scoop like I do) and place on non-stick cookie sheets, about 2" apart.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

Yields about 6 dozen

Ready in 27 minutes total