Vanilla Rich Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• 3 1/4 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/3 cups butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 pkg (12 oz) semi sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Directions:

1. Mix flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl.  Beat butter and sugars in a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.  Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.  Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed.  Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.
2. Drop by rounded tablespoons about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
3. Bake in preheated 375* F oven 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.  Cool on baking sheets 1 minute.  Remove to wire racks; cool completely.  Makes 5 dozen.