1 c. butter
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
3/4 c. nuts, if desired

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Press evenly into ungreased cookie sheet. Add another 1/4 cup walnuts on top and press in. Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool, then break in irregular pieces.