Chocolate Chip Cookies
["2 1/4 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1 c. butter, softened", "3/4 c. sugar", "3/4 c. brown sugar", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 well-beaten eggs", "12 oz. chocolate chips", "1 c. nuts (optional)"]
["Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.", "In small bowl combine flour, soda and salt; set aside.", "In large bowl combine butter, sugars and vanilla. Beat until creamy.", "Beat in eggs.", "Gradually add flour mixture; mix well.", "Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.", "Drop by rounded teaspoon onto greased cookie sheets.", "Bake for 8 to 10 minutes."]
["flour", "baking soda", "salt", "butter", "sugar", "brown sugar", "vanilla", "eggs", "chocolate chips", "nuts"]