2 c. soft shortening
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. water
4 eggs
4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt
2 c. nuts, chopped
4 c. chocolate chips

Beat shortening, sugars, vanilla, water and eggs until fluffy. Mix flour with soda and salt; blend into shortening mixture. Stir in nuts and chips. Drop by tablespoonfuls on cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 6 dozen.