2 cups all-purpose flour*
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

Cream butter. Gradually add sugars, creaming well. Add egg and vanilla; beat well.

Blend in the dry ingredients gradually. Stir in chocolate chips and chopped nuts.

Drops dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.

Bake at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes.

Note: If using self-rising flour, omit baking soda and salt.

Makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies.