2 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. butter, softened (or half and half)
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1/4 c. sour cream
1 1/3 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. coarsely chopped nuts

Mix flour with baking soda and salt. Cream butter. Gradually beat in sugars and continue beating until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Blend in vanilla, egg and sour cream. Gradually add flour mixture, beating until smooth. Stir in chips and nuts.

Drop onto ungreased baking sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Carefully remove from sheets; cool on racks. Makes 2 dozen large cookies.