Chocolate Chip Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 eggs
3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 Tbsp. water
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 3/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Combine first 6 ingredients in large mixer bowl; mix well. Add flour, baking soda and salt gradually, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 minutes or until light brown.
Cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes.
Remove to wire rack to cool completely.
Yields 6 to 8 dozen.