
Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 t. baking soda
2 eggs
1 t. salt
1 t. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 12-oz package semisweet chocolate chips or chunks
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the shortening and butter. Add sugars, baking soda and salt. Beat mixture until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in remaining flour. Stir in chocolate pieces and, if desired, nuts.
2. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Transfer to rack to cool.
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