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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/4 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 2 cups milk chocolate chips (or semi-sweet if milk chocolate is unavailable)

Instructions:
Cream first 4 ingredients in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat well. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Beat well. Stir in chips and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375F for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly. Remove from cookie sheet; cool completely on wire rack.