Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies

This is another "classic" cookie, just like Snickerdoodles.  I had always been very partial to Toll House Chocolate Chip cookies but I have to say that these give those a run for their money.  You can play with these and have many variations. I also made these with white chocolate chips and dried cranberries and they were awesome!  Throwing in some M & M's is another idea.  The combinations just go on and on.  Bottom line here is that this is a very good basic cookie that you can build upon or  just keep as a chocolate chip.  This is definitely my go to chocolate chip cookie recipe.  Courtesy of Better Crocker.....

3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup coarsely chopped nuts (I omitted these)
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
Mix sugars, butter and egg in large bowl.  Stir in flour, baking soda and salt (dough will be stiff).  Stir in nuts (if using) and chocolate chips.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown (centers will be soft).  Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet.  Cool on wire rack.