1 c. butter or margarine (melted)
¾ c. brown sugar
¾ c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 ¼ c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 pkg. chocolate chips
nuts (if desired)

Melt butter. Add sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix. Add chocolate chip and nuts. Drop on cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 10–15 minutes.