1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 cup butter
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 pkg. chocolate chips
 

Blend flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together. Cream butter and vanilla and add brown sugar gradually, creaming well. Add egg and beat thoroughly. Mix in dry ingredients, then chocolate chips (and nuts if desired). Drop by tsps. onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 375*. Cool on racks.