Caroline's Saucy Kitchen

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (274 grams)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 8 ounces (2 sticks) of unsalted butter, softened (226 grams) 
• 1 cup packed brown sugar (200 grams)
• 1/2 cup white sugar (100 grams)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon water
• 2 cups semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (if desired)

Preparation Method: Heat oven to 375 F degrees (190 Celsius)

1. Put the flour, baking soda, and salt into a bowl and stir it with a whisk to combine and set aside.
2. Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the butter until it is lighter in color.
3. Slowly add sugars and beat until it is soft and fluffy for about 2 minutes.
4. Add the eggs 1 at a time and beat until they are incorporated.
5. Stir in the vanilla and water.
6. Add the flour mixture at low speed, stirring the chocolate chips and nuts.
7. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
8. Bake until the cookies are lightly browned around the edges, about 9-10 minutes.
9. Let the cookies cool for a few minutes and then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.