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

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cream butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Cool slightly.

Makes 6 dozen.

BARS: Spread batter into 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

Makes 4 dozen.