1 1/2 c. butter, softened
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. baking soda
1 pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix butter, sugars, vanilla and eggs in large bowl with spoon. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop dough by rounded spoonful (about 1 tablespoon) about 2-inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 12 to 15 minutes.

Yield: 4 dozen cookies.