Yield: about 45 cookies

Ingredients:

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 cup light brown sugar, packed

2 large eggs

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups chocolate chips

Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Combine butter, brown sugar and sugar in a medium-size bowl. Blend with mixer until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly with an electric mixer on medium speed. Add baking soda and salt. Slowly add flour until thoroughly blended. Fold in chocolate chips and nut (if using) with a spatula.
  3. Drop by spoonfuls onto un-greased baking sheets. Bake for 12 mins or to desired doneness.

For easy cleanup: line sheet pans with parchment paper