12" pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Set aside.

In a bowl, cream butter or margarine with the granulated and brown sugars. = Beat in vanilla extract and eggs until light and fluffy. In a bowl, combi= ne flour, salt and baking soda. Stir flour mixture into egg and butter mix= ture; blend well. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts; stir to distribute eve= nly.

Divide the dough into 4 pieces. Shape each piece into an 8" - 10" roll. W= rap rolls in waxed paper. Place the rolls in a rectangular freezer contain= er with a tight fitting lid, or into a large freezer zip-lock bag, or wrap = well in a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil. Label with date and contents.= Store in freezer. Use within 6 months. =

To prepare cookies: Slightly thaw one roll of chocolate chip cookie dough.=

Preheat oven to 350°. Cut the dough into 1/4" thick slices. Arrange c= ut pieces on ungreased cookie sheets, placing about 1 1/2" apart to allow = for spreading. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until browned around the edge= s. Remove from oven and cool. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.