2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. butter
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. semi sweet chips
1 c. pecans, chopped (opt.)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Combine flour, salt and soda in small bowl. In large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans. Drop by teaspoonful 2" apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Do not over bake! Yield: 6 dozen.