Chocolate Chip Cookies

My Dad loves midnight snacks and these are some of his favorite! They are from a Hershey's 1934 cookbook and my mom has been making them since she was my age.  They're the best!  At least my dad thinks so. :) These are great for last minute desserts as they are quick and easy.  

Ingredients:

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 

1/2 cup white sugar

1cup packed brown sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

How-to:

1. Preheat oven to 350˚  

2. Cream together butter, sugars and vanilla with hand mixer until fluffy.
3. Add eggs and beat well.
4. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt and mix gently with a spoon.
5. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts, if using.
6. Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet.
7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly browning.

8. Enjoy!