Chocolate Chip Cookies

By suefeuer

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) margerine, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

PREHEAT oven to 375° F.

1. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.

2.Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

3. COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl.

4. Gradually beat in flour mixture.

5.Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

BAKE for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.