Traditional Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup butter, softened at room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 bag milk chocolate chips
rolled oats (optional)
chopped nuts (optional)

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat until well blended. Add flour, salt and baking soda. Mix well. Stir in chocolate chips, oats and nuts. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
Yield: 3 dozen cookies