Toll House Cookies

(by Coraly Broxterman)

2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 t. baking soda 1 t. salt 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 3/4 c. granulated sugar 3/4 c. packed brown sugar 1 t. vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 c. (12-oz. package) semi-sweet chocolate morsels 1 c, chopped walnuts Preheat oven to 375 F.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt a bowl.

Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.

Add eggs, one at a time.

Gradually beat in flour mixture.

Stir in morsels and nuts.

Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake 9 - 11 minutes, then cool for two minutes.

(Read Teacher's Pets, the story that accompanies this recipe.)