Chocolate Chip Pan Cookies

2-1/4 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 cups chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts, optional

1. Preheat oven to 375℉. Grease a 9x13 inch pan.

2. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in small bowl.

3. Beat butter, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts (if desired). Spread into prepared pan.

5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack.