CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES The American Classic

The American Classic. Hot from the oven... you're helpless! No one can eat just one.

Chocolate chip cookies

Makes 24-26 cookies

-2¼ cups all-purpose flour
-1 teaspoon baking soda
-¼ teaspoon salt
-1 cup unsalted butter or margarine (but butter is butter for the taste)
-¾ cup granulated sugar
-¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-2 eggs
-12-ounce package semisweet chocolate chips
-1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (avoid the nuts ,if there is allergy)

In a small bowl,combine flour,soda and salt; In a large bowl,cream butter,sugars and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.

Beat in eggs one at the time.

Blend in flour mixture, mix well and add the chocolate chips and nuts.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake in oven 375*F for 8-10 minutes until golden.

Cool 2 minutes, then gently transfer to racks with spatula.

Bon Appétit

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