Chocolate Chip Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter (unsalted)
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. semi-sweet chocolate bits
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Let butter stand at room temperature until softened.
In mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening, brown sugar and granulated sugar.
Add the eggs and vanilla; beat well.
In a bowl, stir together the flour, soda and salt.
Add to creamed mixture and stir until well blended.
Stir in chocolate and nuts. Drop from a teaspoon 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Yields 6 dozen.