Instructions: Heat oven to 375. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt. In large mixer bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until creamy. Add eggs; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well.

Stir inmilk chocolate chips and nuts, if desired. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. About 6dozen cookies.

Pan recipe: Spread batter in greased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch jelly roll pan. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely; cut into bars. About 4 dozen bars.

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