Giant Chocolate Chippers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. margarine, softened
2/3 c. granulated sugar
2/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. nuts, chopped (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease baking sheets or spray with Pam. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
Beat the margarine and sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well blended.
Beat in vanilla.
Turn mixer speed to low. Add the flour mixture and mix until all the ingredients are well blended.
Stir in the chips and nuts.
Drop 1/4 cup at a time, 4 inches apart, onto baking sheets.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Cool on wire racks.
Store in airtight container.