Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Heat the oven to 375°F for crisper cookies, or 350°F if you like them chewy.

Ingredients

1 cup butter, 2 sticks; softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup packed brown sugar
¼ tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried grated lemon or orange peel, optional
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 12 oz
1 cup chopped nuts, about 5 oz; optional