Vanilla Rich Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 3 1/4 C flour
• 1 tsp. Baking Soda
• 3/4 tsp. Salt
• 1 1/3 C butter softened
• 1 1/4 C Granulated Sugar
• 1 C Brown Sugar (Packed)
• 2 Eggs
• 4 tsp. Vanilla Extract
• 12 oz Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions
Mix Flour, Baking Soda, and salt in medium bowl. Beat butter and sugars in another bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.

Drop by rounded tablespoons about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets

Bake in preheated 375^o oven about 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheet about 1 minute. Remove to wire rack until completely cool.

Makes about 5 dozen