Ingredients

• 2 C of flour
• 1 tsp of salt
• 1 tsp of baking soda
• 1 C of butter
• ¾ C of dark brown sugar
• ¾ C of sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp of vanilla extract
• 10 oz of chopped semisweet or bittersweet chocolate
• ⅔ C of lightly salted cocktail peanuts, roughly chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F / 190°C.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, salt, and baking soda together and set aside.
3. Beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together in a large bowl until creamy and well blended.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating until each is incorporated.
5. Blend in the vanilla.
6. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing each addition in until incorporated.
7. Blend in the chocolate pieces (and optional peanuts).
8. Place 1½-inch balls of the dough onto a cookie sheet about 2½ inches apart, and press down lightly.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes until nicely browned, but still soft in the middle.