Categories: Cookies 
      Yield: 72 servings 
  
  2 1/4 c  All-purpose flour 
      1 t  Baking soda 
    1/2 t  Salt 
      1 c  Softened butter (2 sticks) 
      1 t  Vanilla extract 
      2    Eggs 
      1 c  Coarsely chopped nuts,option 
     12 oz Semi-sweet chocolate chips 
  
  Š    3/4 c  Firmly packed brown sugar         3/4 c  Granulated sugar 
    Mix flour,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 by teaspoon,2" apart onto ungreased baking sheets.Bake @ 375 degrees 
  for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.