1 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 to 3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. water
1 c. chocolate chips

Cream until light and fluffy: 3/4 c. brown sugar 3/4 c. white sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. salt

Add alternately: 2 1/2 to 3 c. flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 2 tbsp. water. Add chocolate chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.