1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 c.)
1/2 c. broken nuts, optional

Cream together shortening, sugars, egg and vanilla until light and fluffy. Thoroughly stir together flour, salt and baking soda. Stir into creamed mixture. blend well. Stir in chocolate and nuts. Drop from teaspoon 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to cool. Makes 3 dozen.