Chocolate Chip Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely chopped nuts, if desired (optional)
1 (24 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preparation

Heat oven to 375.
Beat margarine, sugars, vanilla and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed.
Stir in flour, baking soda and salt (dough will be stiff).
Stir in nuts (if using) and chocolate chips.
Drop dough by level 1/4 cups about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with fork.
Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until light brown (centers will be soft).
Cool 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.