2 1/4

cups

flour

1

teaspoon

baking soda

1

teaspoon

salt

1

cup

butter, softened

3/4

cup

sugar

3/4

cup

firmly packed brown sugar

1

teaspoon

vanilla extract

2

eggs

2

cups

chocolate chips

1

cup

nut (optional)

1

In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.

2

In large mixing bowl; beat butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.

3

Beat in eggs.

4

Gradually add flour mixture.

5

Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

6

Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheet.

7

Bake 9 - 11 minutes at 375°.