3 sticks real butter, softened
1 and 1/4 cups each, brown and granulated sugars
2 eggs
1 tbsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp soda
4 cups flour
12 ounce package chocolate chips
2 cups chopped pecans, if desired
Cream together the butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until well blended. Add
dry ingredients and order listed. Mix on medium speed for 3 minutes. Fold in
chocolate chips and nuts. Shape into balls and bake at 350 degrees for about
8 minutes.