Chocolate Chip Cookies

There are few things in life that are better than fresh baked chocolate chip cookies on a cold evening with an ice cold glass of milk. When I make cookies I am a traditionalist. I want them slightly crispy on the outside and ultra chewy on the inside.
In this batch I added some Craisins they taste great in the cookies and o\pair well with the chocolate chips.
One trick I learned as a chef is to use a portion scoop to make them all the same size.
Another trick is to cook the dough cold after you portion it. This will keep them thick when they cook.
You will need 2 sticks of softened salted butter
3/4 cup of brown sugar packed tightly into your measurement
3/4 cup granulated sugar
Whip butter and sugar until smooth
Add 2 eggs (bringing them to room temp first) and whip until somewhat fluffy
mix in 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
add a pinch of salt
1 bag chocolate chips
2 1/4 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/2 chopped craisins (optional)
Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes on parchment lined cookie sheet pans