Tanya's Chocolate Chip Cookies

Given to Candice from Tanya W.

1 lb. butter (4 cubes)
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. brown sugar, packed
3 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla

5 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 pkgs. mini chocolate chips
2 c. nuts, optional
*can substitute 2/3 c. cocoa for flour to make chocolate-chocolate chip cookies

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well. Add 3 cups flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well and add remaining flour. Stir in chocolate chips. Bake at 380 degrees for 10-12 minutes. (Dough can be frozen in balls and baked right from the freezer.)