Set oven to 375°F

Cream butter with sugars - add eggs and vanilla.

Combine dry ingredients - add to creamed mixture.

stir in optional items (nuts, dried fruit, chocolate chips etc)

Drop Dessert-spoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet.

Bake until golden brown (approx. 12 - 15 minutes.)

Allow cookies to set up on pan for 5 - 10 minutes - remove to cooling racks.

Enjoy!