3/4 c. butter flavor Crisco
1 1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 tbsp. milk
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 egg
1 3/4 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. pecan pieces

Heat oven to 375 degrees.

Cream butter flavor Crisco, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla in large bowl. Blend until creamy, blend in egg. Combine flour, salt and baking soda, add to creamed mixture gradually. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Drop rounded measuring tablespoonful of dough 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees 8 to 10 minutes for chewy cookies. Will appear light and moist. Do not overbake. 11 to 13 minutes for crisp cookies. Cool on baking sheet 2 minutes. Remove to cooling rack.

Makes 3 dozen 3 inch cookies.