"These easy chocolate chip cookies are made with butter and lots of chocolate chips. For a change of pace, use one of the variations on the basic recipe...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup butter, room temperature
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 1/4 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 11 1/2 ounces
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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2 to 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
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1/2 to 1 cup chopped nuts, optional