Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

1 1/2 cups softened salted butter (3 sticks)
1 cup plus 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 cup plus 2 Tbsp brown sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 Tbsp vanilla
3 1/3 cups flour
1/2 Tbsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
3 cups chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups chopped nuts (optional)

1.  Prepare a 17x12 inch cookie sheet by spraying with cooking spray.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2.  Beat butter adn sugar with an electric mixer until creamy and fluffy.
3.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating in between, then add vanilla, the flour, salt, and baking soda, mixing well.  Batter will feel more wet than a standard cookie dough.
4.  Gently fold in the chocolate chips  (and nuts if using).
5.  Spread batter into prepared pan.  Bake for 17-18 minutes or until golden brown.  These are easier to cut while warm.