Vanilla Chip Cookies

I just made these YUM-O cookies tonight and they were a huge hit!!
I'm adding them to my favorites book, and thought I'd share.

Vanilla Chip Cookies

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1/2 cup butter or margarine - softened

1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp sugar

1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp firmly packed brown sugar

1 egg

3/4 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/4 cup flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup vanilla milk chips

1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

~Cream butter in large mixing bowl, gradually add sugars on medium speed. Add egg and vanilla - mix well.

~Combine flour, soda, salt and gradually add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Stir in chips and pecans. Shape dough into 15 inch roll.

TO STORE: Wrap roll in wax paper and refridgerate at least 2 hours and up to 24. To freeze wrap in waxed paper - then foil. Freeze up to 1 month.

TO SERVE: Unwrap, cut into 1/2 in slices. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly before removing to wire rack.