Decadent Chocolate Chip Delight

1.Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2.In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda; set aside.

3.In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

4.Add the vanilla extract and eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.

5.Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.

6.Fold in the chocolate chunks and chopped walnuts (if using) with a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7.Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

8.Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cookie dough ball before baking.

9.Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.

10.Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.