INGREDIENTS
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2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup (packed) light brown sugar
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
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1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans, lightly toasted (optional)