Ingredients

3/4 cup of granulated sugar

3/4 cup of packed brown sugar

1 cup of margarine or butter, softened

1 egg

2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 cup coarsely chopped nuts, optional

1 pkg. (12 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)

Method

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Mix both sugars, margarine, and egg in large bowl with wooden spoon.

3. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt (dough will be stiff). Stir in nuts and chocolate chips.

4. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons about 3 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.

5. Bake until light brown, 8-10 minutes (center will be soft).

6. Let cool slightly, then remove with spatula.

Makes about 48 cookies.