Sugar Drops

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
2. 2
   Use ungreased baking sheets.
3. 3
   Beat the butter with both sugars until blended.
4. 4
   Add the eggs and vanilla and beat again.
5. 5
   Stir the flour with the salt and baking soda; stir this mixture into the batter.
6. 6
   Stir in the nuts or fruit.
7. 7
   Use a tablespoon to scoop out 1 1/2 inch globs of the dough and push onto the baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between the globs.
8. 8
   Bake for 9 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned with no obvious white spots on the tops.
9. 9
   Transfer to wire racks to cool.
10. 10
    VARIATION-Substitute 12 ounces semisweet chocolate morsels for the nuts or fruit.