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What is the recipe for making chocolate chip cookies?
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Ingredients:
 • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
 • 1 teaspoon baking soda
 • 1 teaspoon salt
 • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
 • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
 • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
 • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 • 2 large eggs
 • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
 • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Gradually beat in the dry ingredients. Stir in the chocolate chips and pecans (if using).
4. Drop dough by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
5. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!