3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
6 oz. pkg. (1 c.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped nuts or sunflower nuts, if desired

Heat oven to 375 degrees. In large bowl beat brown sugar, sugar, butter and shortening until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg; beat well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour, baking soda and salt; mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

Drop by teaspoon 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute. Remove from cookie sheets. 4 dozen cookies.