1 c. softened shortening
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. water
2 eggs
2 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts
1 (12 oz.) pkg. Baker's chocolate flavored chips

Beat shortening, sugars, vanilla, water and eggs until light and fluffy. Mix flour with soda and salt, blend into shortening mixture. Stir in nuts and chips. Drop 2" apart from teaspoon onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Makes about 8 dozen.