Hershey`s Great American Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 1/2 c All-purpose flour

1 t Baking soda

1/2 t Salt

1 c Butter, softened (2 sticks)

3/4 c Granulated sugar

3/4 c Packed light brown sugar

1 t Vanilla extract

2 Eggs

2 c HERSHEY`S semi-sweet

-chocolate chips (12 oz pk) 1 c Chopped nuts (opt)

Heat oven to 375`F. In bowl, stir together flour, baking soda and salt. In large mixer bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until creamy. Add eggs; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if desired. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Makes about 6 dozen cookies. PAN RECIPE: Spread batter in greased 15.5x10x5x1" jelly-roll pan. Bake at 375`F. 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely; cut into bars. Makes about 4 dozen bars.