Fancy Schmancy

I made the best chocolate chip cookies last night! I started with Amy Sedaris's recipe (which starts with the Tollhouse recipe) and then tweaked it a bit more and I have to say, they are the best cookies I have made in a long time!

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened ( I used salted)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoon vanilla extract (do not skimp on the vanilla, use your good stuff *)
2 large eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 bags semi sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts (not optional!)

Beat butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract until creamy. Mix eggs in well. Gradually beat in flour and baking soda. Stir in chips and nuts. Chill for 2-4 hours, then roll into balls and bake at 375 degrees for 9-11 minutes.
Next prop yourself up on the couch with a large glass of milk and the remote. Commence gorging!

Also, has anyone seen these super cute reusable cake doilies at IKEA? Only $1.49 for 4!


* speaking of vanilla, has anyone tried St. Ives Swiss Formula Vanilla Body Wash? Mmmmmmmmmmm