Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Stir together; flour, baking soda and salt,.
  3. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in a large bowl with mixer until creamy; add eggs, beat well, gradually add flour mixture, mixing well.
  4. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts if desired, drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheet.
  5. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned, cool slightly; remove from sheet, to wire rack, cool completely.
  6. PAN RECIPE: spread batter in greased 15 x 10 jelly-roll pan, bake at 375°F for 20 minutes or until lightly browned, cool completely; cut into bars.