Chocolate Chip Bars 

This recipe I got in my Home Economics cookbook. It was a collection of recipes that each student that took the class submitted. Since then, it has become one of our favorite bar cookies and the one we make most often.

Ingredients

1 c. butter, room temperature
3/4 c. granulated sugar

3/4 c. brown sugar

2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

2 1/4 c. flour

1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips 

1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
 

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking sheet or jelly roll pan. 

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. 

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  

Mix in vanilla. Beat well.

Add baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the flour into the butter mixture, mixing well. 

Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. 

Spread into prepared pan. Bake 20 to25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Serve and enjoy!