THE BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

1 cup white sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon baking soda
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

In large mixing bowl, cream together sugars and oil. Beat in one egg at a time. Blend in vanilla. Add dry ingredients in order listed, mixing after each. Dough will be sticky. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or longer for ease of handling. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes on middle rack in oven preheated to 350 degrees. Let stand for two minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: About 5 dozen cookies

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