2/3 c. soft shortening
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
6 oz. chocolate chips
1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Cream together first 5 ingredients. Sift together and add next 3 ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees 8 to 10 minutes.