Ultimate Candied Chocolate Chip Cookies

You will need:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 12-ounce package mini chocolate baking bits
• 3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla.
• In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; blend into creamed mixture.
• Stir in mini chocolate baking bits and nuts, if using.
• Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and centers are still soft. Do not overbake.
• Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; cool completely on wire racks.
• Store in tightly covered container.

Makes about 3 dozen cookies.