Mrs. Field's Cookie Recipe

(Reportedly the authentic, official recipe)

Cream Together
1 lb. butter (no substitutions)
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups dark brown sugar

Add
3 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
6 cups flour

Beat 3 to 4 minutes. Batter may be dry.

Additions
Four to 5 cups real chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk); 2 cups chopped nuts (optional); or 2 cups raisins and 1 1/2 cups oatmeal.

Cover cookie sheet with waxed paper. Scoop dough out with an ice cream scoop. Place 2 inches apart. Change wax paper for every new batch. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 11 minutes. Cookies may not look completely done. Makes 4 to 5 dozen. (Recipe will not turn out as well if cut in half.)