- 2 1/4 c. flour (I like to use a 50/50 mix of all-purpose and whole wheat flour)
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 c. margarine, softened
- 3/4 c. granuated sugar
- 3/4 c. packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 2 c. any of the following additions (you can mix in two of the following by adding one cup of each):
- semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
- white chocolate chips or chunks
- toffee bits
- butterscotch chips
- dried cranberries
- raisins
- 1 c. chopped nuts (choose your favorite variety)
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Combine the flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl. Beat the margarine, sugars and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs -- one at a time -- beating well after each addition. Slowly beat in the flour mixture. Stir in your choice of additions and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown. Cool on a baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an air tight container.
- Yields: 5 dozen cookies
- Preparation Time: 40-50 minutes
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