1 c. shortening or butter
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chocolate chips
1 c. walnuts

Beat first 5 ingredients; add flour, salt, and soda; mix well. Add chocolate chips and chopped walnuts. Drop by teaspoon on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.