Bakers Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
• 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions:

• Mix flour with baking soda and salt; set aside.
• Beat butter, sugars, vanilla and eggs until light and fluffy.
• Blend in flour mixture.
• Stir in nuts and chips.
• Drop from teaspoon, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets.
• Bake at 375 for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.