1 lb Butter
1 1/2 c White Sugar
2 c Dark Brown Sugar, Packed
3 ea Eggs
2 t Vanilla
6 c Flour
1 1/2 t Salt
1 1/2 t Baking Soda
4 1/2 c Chocolate Chips
2 c Chopped Walnuts
2 c Raisins-for oatmeal cookies
1 1/2 c Oatmeal-for oatmeal cookies
Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs, vanilla, flour, salt, and baking soda. Beat for 3-4 minutes (batter may be dry). Add chips and nuts, or raisins and oatmeal for oatmeal cookies. Cover cookie sheet with wax paper. Scoop dough out with a large spoon. Place 2″ apart on sheet; change wax paper for every new batch. Bake at 350 for 8-11 minutes. (Cookies may not look completely done). Do not halve this recipe or it will not turn out as well.