Masa Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

• 1/2 c. salted butter, softened
• 3/8 c. brown sugar, packed
• 3/8 c. granulated white sugar
• 1 lrg egg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 c. instant "masa de maiz" (The masa flour is finely grnd hominy normally used for making tamales or possibly corn tortillas, and is available wherever Mexican staple ingredients are sold)
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 pch salt (optional)
• 1/2 c. minced walnuts or possibly pecans (optional)
• 1 c. (6 ounces by weight) chocolate chips

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