Instructions: Cream butter and sugars together well. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla.

Add remaining ingrediants (it works best if the are mixed together first).

Drop by spoonfulls (a mechanical ice cream scoop works well) onto a greased

(or with parchment paper) cookie sheet. Bake at 350 F (180C) oven for 10-12 minutes.

Options: substitute the chocolate chips for the same amount in dark chocolate bars ("Burnt Almond" is my favourite) cut in to chunks.

Add candied cherries, sprinkles etc.

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