INGREDIENTS:

3/4 cup Granulated sugar

1 cup Brown sugar

1 cup Butter or Margarine

1 tbsp Vanilla extract

2 Eggs slightly beaten

3 cups Flour

3/4 tsp Baking soda

3/4 tsp Salt

3 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup Chopped nuts (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine sugars; add in butter and cream together with the sugar. Add vanilla and eggs; mix together.
3. In a separate bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt and add to the creamed mixture. Mix well; the dough will be stiff.
4. Add the chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
5. Line the cookie sheets with baking parchment or wax paper.
6. Drop dough with a small ice cream scoop onto the sheets.
7. Bake 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees F. Remove from oven and cool on wire racks.