Chocolate Chip Cookies - Betty Crocker'S 1969 Recipe - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup butter or 2/3 cup margarine, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans recommended)
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preparation

Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Mix thorougly shortening, butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown.
Cool slightly before removing from baking sheet.
*If using self-rising flour, omit baking soda and salt.