Ingredients
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2/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
2 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
Preparation
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Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Mix thoroughly the shortening, butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla.
Blend remaining ingredients.
(For a softer, rounder cookie, add 1/2 cup flour.)
Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown.
Cool slightly before removing from baking sheet.
Makes about 7 dozen cookies.
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