Chocolate Chip Cookies with Walnuts

Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted and cooled until warm
1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease (with butter, or cooking spray) cookie sheet, and set aside.

2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.

3. Mix together butter, sugar until well combined. Add in eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients until combined. Add chocolate chips.

4. Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet, 2 inches apart

5. Bake for 10-13 minutes, or until cookies are golden brown. Cool on baking sheet. Remove cooled cookies from the baking sheet with a metal spatula.