1 c. shortening
1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tbsp. vanilla
5 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. chocolate chips
Nuts

Mix shortening, butter, sugars, eggs, vanilla. Add flour, soda, and salt. Mix well. Add chocolate chips. Bake at 375 degrees for 9 to 10 minutes. Makes a lot of nice soft cookies.