Chocolate Chip Cookies
["1 c. softened butter or shortening", "2 medium eggs or 3 small eggs", "1 c. granulated sugar", "1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar", "2 tsp. vanilla flavoring", "2 c. unsifted self-rising flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. chopped nuts (optional)", "12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips"]
["Beat butter, eggs, sugars and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add dry ingredients; blend well.", "Stir in chips and nuts.", "Drop from teaspoon onto ungreased baking sheet 2 inches apart.", "Bake in a moderate oven (375\u00b0) for 7 to 9 minutes.", "Makes about 7 dozen."]
["butter", "eggs", "sugar", "brown sugar", "vanilla flavoring", "flour", "salt", "nuts", "semi-sweet chocolate chips"]