Wisconsin's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

Cream together

• 1 lb softened butter
• 2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar

Beat in for 3-4 minutes

• 2 tablespoons vanilla
• 3 large eggs

Add

• 6 cups flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Stir in

• 4 cups chocolate chips
• 2 cups chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Drop by large teaspoonful on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350°. Transfer to a wire rack to cool after one minute.

2. 2

   To get the cookies to come out soft, I undercook them a bit. Depending on your oven, try baking the first batch for 8 minutes - if they are not cooked enough, cook them a little longer. Don't forget that they will continue to cook for another minute on the cookie sheet after you take them out!

3. 3

   This recipe can be frozen for later use.

4. 4

   Note: Since this recipe yields so many cookies, it's best to use a stand mixer if you aren't halving the ingredients.