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

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

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly. Remove from cookie sheet; cool completely on wire rack.

Milk chocolate chips may be substituted for the semi-sweet chips.