2 c. butter
2 c. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt, optional
4 1/2 c. flour
1 c. semi sweet chocolate chips (mini chips work well)

Cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Add vanilla, salt and flour until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Shape into 1 inch balls. Flatten to 1 1/2 inch rounds with fork. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. NOTE: Bottom of cookie should be light brown. Don't let them get dark or they will be hard.