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. large pecan pieces

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Cream Crisco, brown sugar, milk and vanilla until creamy. Blend in egg.

3. Combine flour, salt and baking soda. Add to mixture, gradually. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

4. Drop rounded tablespoon of dough 3" apart on ungreased baking sheet.

5. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. (They will look light and moist - DO NOT OVERBAKE.) Cool and serve.