Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           butter -- softened
     3/4  cup           granulated sugar
     3/4  cup           packed light brown sugar
   1      teaspoon      vanilla extract
   2      whole         eggs
   2 1/4  cups          all-purpose flour
   1      teaspoon      baking soda
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
   2      cups          semisweet chocolate chips
   1      cup           nuts -- chopped (optional)

Preparation:

Cream butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in large mixer bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, beat well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Beat well. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly. Remove from cookie sheet; cool completely on wire rack.