2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. packed light brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. butter (do not soften)
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. (12 oz. pkg.) Mrs. Field's semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. walnuts, chopped

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

In medium bowl, combine flour baking soda and salt. Using a wire whisk, mix dry ingredients thoroughly, set aside. In a large bowl using electric mixer, combine sugar on medium speed until blended to uniform color. Add butter, mix at low speed to break into 1 inch chunks. Increase mixer speed and completely cream butter into sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix until blended. Add dry ingredients, mix on low speed until dough has formed with a light dusting of unblended flour. Add Mrs. Field's semi-sweet chocolate chips and walnuts, mix on low speed until blended. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.

Bake for 22-24 minutes at 300 degrees. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.