Jolene's Chocolate Chip Cookies

I got this recipe from a co-worker, Jolene, many years ago. We worked the night shift sewing in a furniture factory and she brought these in one night. I prefer this recipe to the Toll House Cookie recipe. It has a good flavor that seems to improve a day or two after baking.

Ingredients

1 cup butter or margerine

1 cup white sugar

1 cup brown sugar

3 eggs

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cream of tartar

3 1/2 cups flour

1 tsp vanilla

1 pinch salt

1 pkg chocolate chips (10 - 12 oz)

chopped nuts to taste (1 cup or more. I use walnuts)

Instructions

Cream sugars and butter or margerine. Add eggs. Sift in dry ingredients and mix. Add vanilla. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if desired. Drop by spoonful on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 9 -10 minutes.