2/3 c. shortening (part butter)
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. Gold Medal flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 pkg. (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate pieces (1 c.)

Heat oven to 375 degrees (quick medium). Mix shortening, sugar, egg, and vanilla thoroughly. Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting. (For a softer, rounded cookie, add 1/4 cup more flour.) Stir dry ingredients together; blend in. Mix in nuts and chocolate pieces. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Cool slightly before removing from baking sheet. (Cookies should still be soft.) Makes 4 to 5 dozen 2 inch cookies.