Heat oven to 375 degrees. In bowl, stir together flour, baking soda and salt.
In larger mixer bowl, beat butter granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until creamy. Add eggs; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well. Stir in chips and nuts.
Drop by rounded teaspoonful's onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly; remove to wire rack. Cool Completely. Makes about 6 dozen cookies.