MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Margaret's Masterpiece Chocolate Chip Cookies Categories: Cookies Yield: 60 Cookies 2 1/4 c All-purpose flour 1 ts Baking soda 1 ts Salt 1 c Unsalted butter; softened 3/4 c Sugar 3/4 c Brown sugar; packed 1 ts Vanilla extract 1 ts Water; cold 2 lg Eggs 24 oz Good quality chocolate chips -* 1 c Pecans; chopped (optional) * Ghiradelli 60% or Guittard or something on that order Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and water in a large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Recipe by Margaret Suran Recipe FROM: MMMMM