1cup2 sticks butter, softened, or Earth Balance for dairy free option
3/4cupgranulated sugar
3/4cuppacked brown sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
2large eggs
2cups12-oz. pkg. of chocolate chips
1cupchopped nutsoptional or 1/2 cup dried cherries
Instructions
PREHEAT oven to 375° F.
COMBINE flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, dried cherries or anything fun. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
BAKE for 10 to 13 minutes depending on your oven or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
PAN COOKIE VARIATION: Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan. Prepare dough as above. Spread into prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack. Makes 4 dozen bars.