Chocolate Chip Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. soft shortening (part butter)
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour*
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 1 1/4 c.)

Preparation

*For a softer, rounder cookie, add 1/4 cup more flour.