# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
05 - 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
09 - 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
10 - Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a large bowl, combine melted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time to the wet mixture, stirring thoroughly after each addition. Then stir in the pure vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and optional chopped walnuts or pecans.
07 - Evenly spread the cookie dough into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
08 - Bake for 23 to 28 minutes, until edges are golden and the center is just set. Avoid overbaking to maintain gooeyness.
09 - Remove from oven and cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift out using parchment overhang and cut into 16 bars.
