1/2 c. oil
1/2 c. Crisco
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar

Mix first 4 ingredients. Add egg and vanilla. Sift flour, soda, salt and cream of tartar. Mix well and add 1 cup chocolate chips. Roll into balls and bake on cookie sheet for 8 minutes at 375 degrees. Better if not baked too brown. Add nuts if desired.