The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie
["3/4 c. butter, margarine, or Crisco", "1 1/4 c. brown sugar", "2 Tbsp. milk", "1 Tbsp. vanilla", "1 egg", "1 3/4 c. flour", "1 tsp. salt", "3/4 tsp. baking soda", "1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips", "1 c. large pecan pieces (optional)*"]
["Heat oven to 375\u00b0.", "Combine butter, brown sugar, milk and vanilla in large bowl.", "Beat at medium speed with mixer until creamy, or stir until creamy.", "Combine flour, salt and baking soda; mix into creamed mixture until just blended.", "Stir in chocolate chips (and pecan pieces).", "Drop rounded tablespoonfuls on ungreased baking sheet.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.", "*If nuts are omitted, use 1 1/2 cups chips.", "Makes 3 dozen."]
["butter", "brown sugar", "milk", "vanilla", "egg", "flour", "salt", "baking soda", "semi-sweet chocolate chips", "pecan"]