Chocolate Chip Cookies

*Preheat oven to 375° F

* Makes about 6 dozen cookies

Ingredients:

* 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

* 3/4 cup granulated sugar

* 3/4 cup light brown sugar

* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

* 2 eggs

* 1 teaspoon baking soda

* 2 cups (12-ounce package) semi- sweet chocolate chips

*1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375° F

2. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla in large bowl until creamy.

3. Add eggs; beat well.

4. Stir together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating well.

5.Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if desired.

6. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.

7. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.