What people don’t like is the intimation that they’re erasing other people when they swap out, say, ginger for galangal.
Mix 1 c. semi-soft butter, 1 c. dark brown sugar, ½ c. white sugar, two eggs, 1 T. vanilla until gooey (not fluffy). Add 2 c. white flour, 1 t. baking soda, 2 t. salt, 2 c. chocolate chips, 2 c. walnuts if you like nuts in your cookies.