Chocolate Chip Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. shortening
1/3 c. margarine, softened
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour (unsifted, spoon into measure and level off)
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Mix thoroughly shortening, butter, sugar, egg and vanilla.
Stir in remaining ingredients with a wooden spoon.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown.
Cool slightly before removing from baking sheet.
Enjoy with a cold glass of milk or ice cream.