Mix: 1 c butter, 2 c brown sugar (packed)
Add after combining:  2 beaten eggs. 2 1/2 tsp vanilla

Alternate this mixture:  3 1/2 c flour, 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp baking powder

with this one: 1 c milk, 4 oz chocolate, 2 T butter

After all that is mixed together stir in 2-ish cups of chopped nuts, chocolate chips, mint chips, etc…  I haven’t tried using any sort of fruit with this recipe.  Drop by tsp onto cookie sheets.  Bake 10-15 minutes at 350.

These are also wonderful with a tablespoon or two of minced fresh mint mixed in.