Chocolate Chip Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. butter, softened
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour (if using self-rising flour, omit soda and salt)
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
2 (6 oz. each) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Mix thoroughly shortening, butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
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.