1/2 c. shortening (if doubled, add 1/2 c. butter)
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. white sugar
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 well beaten egg
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
Nuts

Cream shortening, vanilla and sugars. Add eggs, sifted dry ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes.