My Favorite 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, firmly packed", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 eggs", "12 oz. pkg. (2 c.) semi-sweet chocolate chips", "1 c. chopped nuts (optional)"]
["Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.", "Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl.", "Combine the next 4 ingredients in a big bowl; beat until creamy.", "Beat in the eggs.", "Gradually add the dry ingredients; mix well.", "Stir in chocolate chips.", "Drop by teaspoonful on cookie sheet.", "Bake 8 to 10 minutes."]
["flour", "baking soda", "salt", "butter", "sugar", "brown sugar", "vanilla", "eggs", "semi-sweet chocolate chips", "nuts"]