Mrs. Field’s Cookies

Cream together:
1 pound butter
1 ½ cup sugar
2 cups packed dark brown sugar
Add:
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
6 cups flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
Beat 3-4 minutes- batter may appear dry
Add:
4-5 cups chocolate chips
2 cups chopped nuts
or:
2 cups raisins
1 ½ cups oatmeal

Cover cookie sheet with waxed paper. Scoop dough out with an ice cream scoop. Place 2 inches apart, change waxed paper for every new batch.
Bate at 350 for 8-11 minutes. Cookies may not look completely done.
Makes 4-5 dozen.
Do not halve this recipe. THey just doesn't taste as good