1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. white sugar
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 c. nuts

Cream together shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy. Sift together dry ingredients. Stir. Add chocolate chips and nuts. Drop teaspoonsful 2 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.