Unsurpassable Chocolate Chip Cookies...

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 egg
2 tsp. vanilla
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
12 ounce package semi sweet chocolate chip cookies
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 cup powdered sugar

With an electric mixer, cream the butter, adding the brown sugar, egg and vanilaa.
Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, salt and cinnamon. Blend into the butter mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts. Chill until firm. Can refrigerate overnight. Between palms of hands roll small pieces of dough (scant teaspoon) into 1 inch rounds and dredge in powdered sugar. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets-about 2 inches apart. Bake in 375 oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, cool 5 minutes on cookie sheets before removing to racks. Store in airtight container. Yeild 6 dozen cookies