If bitterness wants to get into the act, I offer it a cookie or a gumdrop.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 sticks butter, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 Tablespoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 bag chocolate chips (dark chocolate works best)

In one bowl, place butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and eggs, fold until thoroughly mixed together.

Add in flour, baking soda, salt - fold in until completely mixed together, but not too much wrist.

When completely mixed, add chocolate chips, fold until distributed through the dough.

With a mini-ice cream scoop, drop dough onto a cookie sheet, 12 drops per sheet.

Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes per sheet.

Suggestions:

1. Walnuts, pecans, or macadamias can be added, a mix of milk and dark chocolate chips, or any variation.

2. For more lift once dough is completely mixed, cover with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for a half hour or so, then proceed with cookie sheets