1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
4-6 eggs
4 tbsp. milk
3 tsp. vanilla
5 1/2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
1 c. nuts
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips

Cream shortening and sugar; add beaten eggs. Mix thoroughly. Add vanilla and milk. Add dry ingredients, after sifting, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips. Chill until firm. Drop by teaspoons on cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes.