INGREDIENTS

1. 2 1/4cupsall-purpose flour
2. 1teaspoonbaking soda
3. 1teaspoonsalt
4. 1cupbutter, softened
5. 3/4cupgranulated sugar
6. 3/4cup packedbrown sugar
7. 1teaspoonvanilla extract
8. 2largeeggs
9. 1 3/4cupsmilk chocolate chips
10. 1cup choppednuts (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl.
3. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Gradually beat in flour mixture.
6. Stir in morsels and nuts.
7. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.