Homemade Slice and Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yields:	36 cookies
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	Preparation	20 minutes
	Cooking	10 minutes
	Ready In	30 minutes

Ingredients

2	cups	butter
1 1/3	cups	sugar	granulated
1 2/3	cups	brown sugar	packed
1	tablespoon	vanilla extract
4	large	eggs
5 1/2	cups	flour, unbleached all-purpose
2	teaspoons	salt
2	teaspoons	baking soda
2	cups	chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
1	cup	nuts	chopped

Directions

Cut four 14 inch x 12 inch pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap.

Set aside.

In a bowl, cream butter or margarine with the granulated and brown sugars.

Beat in vanilla extract and eggs until light and fluffy.

In a bowl, combine flour, salt and baking soda.

Stir flour mixture into egg and butter mixture; blend well.

Stir in chocolate chips and nuts; stir to distribute evenly.

Divide the dough into 4 pieces.

Shape each piece into an 8 - 10 inch roll.

Wrap rolls in waxed paper.

Place the rolls in a rectangular freezer container with a tight fitting lid, or into a large freezer zip-lock bag, or wrap well in a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil.

Label with date and contents.

Store in freezer.

Use within 6 months.

To prepare cookies: Slightly thaw one roll of chocolate chip cookie dough.

Preheat oven to 350F.

Cut the dough into 1/4 inch thick slices.

Arrange cut pieces on ungreased cookie sheets, placing about 1 1/2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

Bake for about 10 minutes, or until browned around the edges.

Remove from oven and cool.

Makes about 3 dozen cookies.