Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

From Amber's Kitchen.

1-1/2 C. (3 sticks) butter, softened

1 C. plus 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar

1 C. plus 2 Tbsp. brown sugar

3 large eggs

1/2 Tbsp. vanilla

3-1/3 C. flour

1/2 Tbsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

3 C. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1-1/2 C. chopped nuts, optional

Grease a 17x12-inch cookie sheet. Preheat oven to 350°.

Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until creamy and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating in between, then add the vanilla, flour, salt, and baking soda, mixing well. The batter will feel wetter than a standard cookie dough.

Gently fold in the chocolate chips (and nuts if using). Spread batter into prepared pan. If desired, sprinkle some additional chocolate chips or M&M's on top of batter.

Bake for 17-18 minutes or until golden brown. Do not overbake. These are easier to cut while warm.