Chocolate Chip Cookies
["1 c. softened butter or margarine", "3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar", "3/4 c. granulated sugar", "2 c. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. salt", "12 oz. pkg. chocolate chips", "1 tsp. vanilla", "nuts (optional)"]
["Beat butter, sugars, vanilla, water and eggs until light and fluffy.", "Mix flour with soda and salt; blend into butter mixture. Stir in nuts and chips.", "Drop 2 inches apart from teaspoon onto greased baking sheets or pour onto cookie sheet.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown."]
["butter", "brown sugar", "sugar", "flour", "baking soda", "salt", "chocolate chips", "vanilla", "nuts"]