Blend:

         250 g butter                       

         150 g (3/4 C) white sugar    

         100 g (3/4 C) brown sugar

         1 t vanilla  (I steep a sliced vanilla pod in pure grain alcohol for 3 months)

Beat in:

         2 eggs

Gradually add:

         350 g (2-1/2 C) flour             

         1 t salt

         1 t baking soda

Stir in:

         350 g (2 C) chocolate chips  

        [1 C chopped walnuts]

Drop by spoonful on to ungreased baking sheets.

Bake 190º C (375ºF; gas 5) for 9-11 minutes