Chocolate Chip Cookies

By Crystalk

Ingredients

• # 11 1/2 ounce(s) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• # 1 cup(s) butter or margarine, softened
• # 3/4 cup(s) sugar
• # 3/4 cup(s) brown sugar, packed
• # 2 large eggs
• # 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla
• # 2 1/4 cup(s) unsifted flour
• # 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
• # 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• # 1 cup(s) walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 375ºF.

Stir flour with baking soda and salt; set aside. In large

mixing bowl, beat butter with sugar and brown sugar at

medium speed until creamy and lightened in color. Add

eggs and vanilla, one at a time. Mix on low speed until

incorporated. Gradually blend dry mixture into creamed

mixture. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips. Drop by

tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 9 to

11 minutes or until golden brown.