Chocolate Chip Cookies
["1 lb. softened butter", "2 c. dark brown sugar", "1 1/2 c. granulated sugar", "2 tsp. vanilla", "3 large eggs", "6 c. flour", "1 1/2 tsp. salt", "1 1/2 tsp. baking soda", "4 c. chocolate chips", "2 c. chopped nuts (if desired)"]
["Cream together softened butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar; beat until fluffy.", "Add vanilla and eggs; beat 4 minutes. In another bowl, combine flour, salt and baking soda.", "Gradually add to butter mixture (you will probably need to mix this with your hands).", "Mix in chocolate chips and nuts."]
["butter", "brown sugar", "sugar", "vanilla", "eggs", "flour", "salt", "baking soda", "chocolate chips", "nuts"]