The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 lb butter (2 cups)
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3/4 teaspoon almond extract (for a little richer flavor)
• 6 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 (12 ounce) bags chocolate chips
• 1 cup nuts (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Cream butter and sugars.

2. 2

   Add eggs and extract (s).

3. 3

   Combine dry ingredients and add to butter mixture.

4. 4

   Drop onto cookie sheets and bake at 350 degrees for 11-15 minutes.

5. 5

   Yields about 3 1/2 dozen if using an ice cream scoop.