Preheat oven to 375 degrees

2 1/4 c flour

1 t baking soda

1 t salt

1 c softened butter (2 sticks)

3/4 c sugar

3/4 c brown sugar

1 t vanilla

2 eggs

1 bag (12 oz) unsweetened chocolate chips

Can also add:

1 bag peanut butter chips

Approx 12 oz shredded coconut

Some finely chopped walnuts

Cream butter & sugars, add eggs, salt, baking soda, vanilla & salt

Add flour, mix well

May need to add more flour until dough pulls away from the bowl

Add chocolate chips & other ingredients if adding

Drop by T on ungreased parchment paper & bake approx 8-10 min or until bottoms are browned