Chocolate Chip Cookie Pops

2 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk chocolate chips
2 cups chopped pecans
12 dozen Popsicle sticks

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Transfer to a larger bowl if necessary. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Insert a wooden stick into each cookie if desired.

Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks. Makes about 12 dozen.