Preheat oven to 375°.
Combine butter, sugars, and vanilla. Beat until creamy.
Beat in eggs.
Gradually add dry ingredients. Mix well.
Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
Divide dough into halves.
Bake immediately or shape in rolls and wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate up to one week or freeze up to 8 weeks.
To bake preheat oven to 375°.
Cut each chilled roll into 1 inch slices and then into 4 quarters.
Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
Total recipe makes 12 dozen cookies.