====== Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies ======


Prep 15 min | Total 1 hr 30 min | Servings 48

===== Ingredients =====

  * 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  * 1 teaspoon baking soda
  * 1/2 teaspoon salt
  * 1 cup butter, softened
  * 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  * 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  * 1 egg
  * 1 teaspoon vanilla
  * 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  * 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts, if desired

===== Instructions =====

  - Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  - In large bowl, beat softened butter and sugars with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon about 1 minute or until fluffy, scraping side of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth.
  - Stir in flour mixture just until blended (dough will be stiff). Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
  - Onto ungreased or parchment-lined cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart.
  - Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown (centers will be soft). Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store covered in airtight container. 

source: https://q.bettycrocker.com/recipes/ultimate-chocolate-chip-cookies/77c14e03-d8b0-4844-846d-f19304f61c57