Chocolate Chip Cookies Or Bars
["2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened", "3/4 c. granulated sugar", "3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar", "1 tsp. vanilla extract", "2 eggs", "1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips", "1 c. pecans (optional)"]
["Spread dough in greased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch baking pan. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.", "Cool completely.", "Cut into 35 (2-inch) squares."]
["all-purpose", "baking soda", "salt", "butter", "sugar", "brown sugar", "vanilla extract", "eggs", "chocolate chips", "pecans"]