Preheat oven to 375°F.
Grease cookie sheets.
Mix together:
2 ½ cups flour
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup butter, soft
½ cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
Mix in:
1 bag chocolate chips
1 cup nuts (optional)
Spoon onto greased cookie sheets.
Bake 8-12 minutes.