The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• 2-1/4 - cups unsifted flour
• 1 - teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 - teaspoon salt
• 1 - cup (2 sticks) butter
• 3/4 - cup sugar
• 3/4 - cup packed brown sugar
• 2 - eggs
• 2 - teaspoons vanilla
• 1 - cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 11-1/2 - ounces 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips

Preheat oven to 375ºF.

1. Stir flour with baking soda and salt; set aside.
2. In large mixer bowl, cream butter with sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
3. Gradually blend dry mixture into creamed mixture.
4. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips.
5. Drop 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie onto ungreased cookie sheets.
6. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Remove cookies to wire rack.
8. Store in airtight container at room temperature or in freezer for longer storage.