Cream butter, sugars, vanilla and salt until well combined and slightly fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, scraping the bowl between each addition. Mix well.
Stir in flour and baking soda and mix until no dry spots remain.
Fold in chocolate chips and nuts.
Scoop by rounded tablespoons onto a lined or greased baking sheet. Bake for 7-10 minutes. Do not over-bake. Cookies are done when the edges and highest peaks of the cookie are golden brown and the middle just set.