Chocolate Chip Pan Cookie

Every now and then, instead of making regular cookies, Mom would make a pan cookie. Pan cookies require less oven time, so they are great when you don't have too much time or have too much stuff in the oven already. Many cookie doughs could be used for pan cookies. This recipe is a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe that is just delicious.

Recently, I made these cookies for a Saturday night at Mom's house. In addition to the cookie, I made some vanilla buttercream frosting that could be spread on top of the individual cookie bars. The combination was delicious.

Chocolate Chip Pan Cookie 

• 2 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups chocolate chips
• optional: 1 cup chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 375. In a large bowl, combine butter, sugars, and vanilla; beat until creamy. Beat in eggs. Gradually add flour, soda, and salt; mix well. Add chips and nuts. Spread into a greased 15x10x1 pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool. Enjoy!