Melt butter in microwave, then let set for 1 or 2 minutes. In large bowl, beat melted butter and both sugars until well combined. Add Eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla; blend well.

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir into sugar mixture; mix well.

Stir in Nuts and Chocolate Chips.

Drop by rounded tablespoons unto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 9-12 minutes until light golden brown. Cool a minute or two on cookie sheet before removing.

Yield about 3 dozen.

Notes:

This recipe has already been doubled & dough fills Kitchen Aid mixer bowl.

To keep the sugar content down (even if only slightly) I make these with 1/2 the amount of sugar called for, and substitute Splenda for the other half.

To make bar cookies with this recipe: Line 2) 9x13 pans with parchment paper. Press 1/2 dough into each pan to a uniform thickness. Baked at 350 for 16 minutes.