"Mrs. Field's" Chocolate Chip Cookies

My Mom made these all the time when we were growing up. The batch is HUGE, and they are very rich. I like to add a little whole wheat flour or spelt so that I don't feel so guilty, but it's probably futile. My grandma liked to put half the chocolate chips in them. She was trying to save money, but my Mom thought it was a sacrilege.

1lb. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
6 c. white flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. real vanilla or 4 tsp. imitation vanilla
4 c. chocolate chips


Beat butter and sugars for 10 minutes. Add 3 eggs and beat 3 minutes. Add flour, salt, soda, and vanilla. Beat 3 more minutes. Add chocolate chips. Form into teaspoon size balls and bake at 350 degrees for 7-10 minutes.