Preheat oven to 375°.

Cream together until smooth:
  1  cup  Butter  [softened]
  ¾  cup  Sugar
  ¾  cup  Brown Sugar  [packed]
  1  tsp  Vanilla

Beat and add:
  2       Eggs

Mix together gradually:
  2¼ cup  Sifted Flour
  1  tsp  Baking Soda
  1  tsp  Salt

Stir in:
  2  cup  Chocolate Chips
  1  cup  Nuts  [optional]
 
 

Drop batter by well rounded teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake 8-10 minutes in moderate 375° oven.  Yields 7-8 dozen.