Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 1/2 c flour

1 c light brown sugar, packed

1 c butter, softened

1/2 c sugar

2 eggs

2 tsp vanilla

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

1 12oz pk semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 c chopped walnuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 375*F. Into large bowl, measure all ingredients expect chocolate chips and chopped walnuts. Mix ingredients on low speed. Beat on medium speed until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly before removing from pan onto wire racks. Makes about 3 1/2 dozen.  (Recipe from an Albertson chocolate chip bag. I always use this one. I never put nuts in mine.)

Summer and Neaveh helped with these cookies. We made them last week when I had my sister-in-law, Kaylie, over for dinner. It was fun. I love having family around. :)