Combine wet ingredients in 1 bowl, dry in another.
Stir both until well mixed, then slowly add dry ingredients in with butter mixture.
Mix until well combined, then add chocolate chips and mix, fold in nuts if desired.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake for 9 minutes.
You want them very soft so do not over bake them, they will continue to cook a bit when left on pan for a few minutes. Put on cooling rack after set for a few minutes. Enjoy. Makes 12-14.