Chocolate Chip Cookies- My Secret Family Recipe

Everyone needs a go-to Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. There really is nothing better than filling the air with the sweet aroma of cookies baking in the oven. This last batch I made turned out so irresistibly delicious, I decided I needed share my family's secret recipe. Since it was my grandmothers, this recipe is written in a different format then I usually use. Enjoy!

Makes about 2 dozen cookies.Start with:2/3 c. butter1/2 c. granulated sugar1/2 c. brown sugarCream these ingredients together, and then add:1 egg1 tsp. vanilla extractMix together thoroughly.Sift the following dry ingredients together:1 1/2 c. flour1/2 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. saltBlend dry mixture into creamed ingredients. Then add:1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)1 package chocolate chips (usually around 12 oz.)Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes on an ungreased cookie sheet.