Classic Chocolate Cookies

From a
written
Recipe
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6 oz. Dark Chocolate, {NOT unsweetened
2-1/2 c. Flour
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 tsp. Salt, {level
1/2 lb. Butter, {softened
3/4 c. Sugar
3/4 c. Light Brown Sugar, {packed
1 tsp. Vanilla
1 c. Chopped Nuts, (optional)
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Preheat oven to 350 F.
Cut the Chocolate up
into medium to large size pieces,
and set aside.
Mix together
Flour,
Baking Soda,
and Salt.
Then beat the Butter,
Sugar,
Brown Sugar,
and Vanilla
together in a large bowl with Mixer
until creamy.
Add Eggs,
and beat well.
Gradually add the Flour Mixture,
beating well.
Stir in the Chocolate pieces,
and Nuts if desired.
Drop by rounded tsp. onto
ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake about 10 minutes,
or until lightly browned.
Let cool slightly,
then remove from cookie sheet.

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Makes about 5 dozen.
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