Santa's Favorite Cookies
Contributed by Diane S.

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 cups (12-ounce package) NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1 cup chopped nuts

Directions:

COMBINE flour, baking soda 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 morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto
ungreased baking sheets.

BAKE in preheated 375° F. oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool
completely.

Makes about 5 dozen cookies

PAN COOKIE VARIATION: PREPARE dough as above. Spread into greased 15 x 10-
inch jelly-roll pan. Bake in preheated 375° F. oven for 20 to 25 minutes or
until golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack. Makes 4 dozen bars.

SLICE AND BAKE COOKIE VARIATION: PREPARE dough as above. Divide in half;
wrap in waxed paper. Chill for 1 hour or until firm. Shape each half into
15-inch log; wrap in waxed paper. Chill for 30 minutes.* Cut into 1/2-inch-
thick slices; place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in preheated 375° F.
oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2
minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Makes about 5 dozen
cookies.

*May be stored in refrigerator for up to 1 week or in freezer for up to 8
weeks.