My Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (12 ounce) package or 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped nuts

Makes 48 Cookies

Half the Cookies

• 1/2 cup butter,softened
• 3/8 cup granulated sugar
• 3/8 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract