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Santa's Favorite Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup finely chopped pecans

1. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed beat together softened butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Beat in one egg at a time, beating well after each. Reduce speed to low, gradually fold in flour mixture until completely combined. Stir in semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
3. Drop dough by rounded tablespoon on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes; remove let stand for 2 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.

Makes 48 cookies.