Original Nestle Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 eggs

1 package Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

1 cup of chopped nuts

Heat oven to 375*. In a small mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, sugars, and vanilla. Beat at medium speed (electric mixer) until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Add flour mixture. Beat at low speed until soft dough forms. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop dough by heaping teaspoons 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool completely before serving.