Chocolate Chip Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. margarine, softened
1 c. granulated sugar (packed)
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate pieces

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Mix thoroughly shortening, butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
Blend in remaining ingredients (for softer cookies, add 1/2 cup flour).
Drop dough by rounded teaspoon 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.