3 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (12 oz.) pkg. mini chocolate chips
2 sticks butter
5 eggs
1 c. milk
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. chopped nuts (pecans)

Cream butter and shortening. Add sugar. Add eggs, beating well after each one. Sift flour, salt, and baking powder together. Add flour mixture alternating with milk. Add flavoring.