Wisconsin's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Without a doubt, these are the best chocolate chip cookies I have ever made or eaten. Whenever I make them, I get tons of compliments (and believe me, it's not because of my cooking!)

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Yields: 7-8 dozen

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. 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. 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. This recipe can be frozen for later use.
4. Note: Since this recipe yields so many cookies, it's best to use a stand mixer if you aren't halving the ingredients.