1 1/2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
2 1/2 c. flour
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Combine sugar, eggs, butter, sour cream and vanilla. Mix well. Add salt, baking powder, soda and flour. Mix well. Add chocolate chips and chopped nuts. Drop by teaspoon on ungreased cookie sheet and bake 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.