GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Makes about 4 dozen cookies

2 1/4 cups unsifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tsp. vanilla
2 large eggs
1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
2 cups Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Chips

Preheat oven to 375 deg. F.

Stir flour with baking soda and salt, set aside.

In a large bowl, beat butter with sugar and brown sugar at medium speed until creamy and lightened in color (about 4 minutes). Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, mix on low speed until incorporated. Gradually blend dry mixture into creamed mixture. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips. Drop by tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.