chocolate chip cookies

(start to finish 1 hr.)

• 1 c. shortening
• 1/2 c. butter
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 c. brown sugar (firmly packed)
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 3 c. flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 pkg. chocolate chips
• 1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Mix shortening, butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla. Mix until creamy. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Bake 8-10 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet.

Makes 4 dozen cookies.