1 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. packed light brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
3 1/4 c. unsifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. (12 oz. pkg.) chocolate chips
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Cream butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add eggs; heat well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Beat well. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly before removing from cookie sheet.