Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening or 1/3 c. each of shortening and either butter or margarine
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, measured by scoop and level method
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces (1 c.)
1/2 to 1 c. coarsely broken walnuts or pecans (optional)

Preparation

Place racks at middle and top levels of oven.
Preheat to 375\u00b0.