Ingredients
2 1/4cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1teaspoon baking soda
1/2teaspoon salt
1cup butter, softened
3/4cup granulated sugar
3/4cup packed brown sugar
1egg
1teaspoon vanilla
2cups semisweet chocolate chips
1cup coarsely chopped nuts, if desired
How to make the Cookies
Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
In large bowl, beat softened butter and sugars with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon about 1 minute or until fluffy, scraping side of bowl occasionally.
Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth. Stir in flour mixture just until blended (dough will be stiff). Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
Onto ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown (centers will be soft). Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store covered in airtight container.