- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Coat baking sheets with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, cream butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- In a separate large bowl, mix flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Add to butter mixture and mix thoroughly.
- Stir in chocolate chips and optional nuts.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cookies are a little darker than golden brown.
- This extra time will allow the dough to set and hold together.
- Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack to completely cool.
Makes 24 cookies.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (with optional nuts):
160 calories, 8 g fat, 3.5 g saturated fat, 20 mg cholesterol, 120 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 16 g sugar, 3 g protein