1 1/8 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 beaten egg
1 tsp. vanilla
8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Sift flour, baking soda and salt together. In a separate bowl, cream shortening and sugars together. Add egg and vanilla. Blend thoroughly. Then add sifted ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts. Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.

Makes about 4 dozen.