1 c. butter
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. white sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. plain flour
6 oz. chocolate chips
1 c. walnuts

Mix 1 cup butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and 3/4 cup white sugar. Add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix in 2 1/4 cups plain flour, 6 ounces chocolate chips and 1 cup walnuts (optional). Bake at 325 degrees until golden brown.