1/2 c. margarine 1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)
6 tbsp. sugar 3/4 c. chocolate bits (small pkg.)
1/2 c. light brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1-1/8 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
Cream together the margarine, sugar, brown sugar and egg. Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Fold in by hand the nuts, chocolate bits and vanilla.
Line cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Make dough into balls the size of a small walnut. Bake at 350 deg. for 15-20 minutes, until pale golden brown around edges and on bottom. Makes about 3 dozen.
Note: The first column ingredients make a great cookie dough base for additional mix-ins, such coconut, toffee bits, craisins, small candy, etc.