Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

ift together:

2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

et aside.

ombine:

1 c. softened butter or shortening
3/4 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond

eat until creamy.

eat in:

2 eggs

dd flour mixture; mix well.

tir in:

1 (12 oz.) pkg. (2 c.) semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1 c. coarsely chopped nuts (optional)
2 c. sugar frosted flakes

Drop by well rounded half teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.