Special Occasion Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Heaven for the Hardcore Chocoholic

• 1 CUP UNSALTED BUTTER, SOFTENED
• 1 CUP LIGHT BROWN SUGAR, PACKED
• 1 CUP DARK BROWN SUGAR, PACKED
• 1 TBLSP VANILLA
• 2 LARGE EGGS
• 2-1/2 CUPS FLOUR
• 2 TSP SALT
• 1 TSP BAKING POWDER
• 2 TBLSP CORIANDER (OPTIONAL)
• 2 CUPS WALNUT PIECES
• 3 CUPS SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS

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Cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time; stir in vanilla. Mix together flour, salt, baking powder, and coriander and stir into butter mixture. Mix in chocolate chips and walnuts. Chill dough for one hour.

Drop 1/3 cup measures of batter 3 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Makes about 36 large cookies (you can use less dough and make smaller cookies, if desired).