Age group(s) for this recipe:
Preschool and Younger
Elementary School
Middle School
High School & Beyond

Estimated time:
Preparation takes approximately 1/2 hour, baking, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Number of servings:
Makes about 48 cookies.

Ingredients: (Hit your return key to start a new line)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 egg
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package of semisweet chocolate chips (about 2 cups)
1 cup of coarsely chopped nuts (optional)

Directions:
Heat the oven to 375°.
Mix both sugars, margarine or butter and egg in a large bowl with a wooden spoon. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Mix well (dough will be stiff). Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake until light brown, 8 to 10 minutes (centers will be soft). Let cookies cool slightly, then remove from cookie sheet with a spatula.

Other suggestions and comments:
Your child will have fun helping you measure and mix all of the ingredients (especially pouring in and eating some of the chocolate chips!) Use M&M's instead of chocolate chips for a variation.