1 c. butter or lard
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
Pinch of salt
1 lg. pkg. chocolate chips
Nuts if desired

Cream sugars and shortening. Add eggs. Sift dry ingredients and add. Add vanilla, chips and nuts. Bake on greased cookie sheet in 375 degree oven for 10 minutes.