1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1 (6 oz.) pkg. (1 c.) semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1/2 c. broken nuts

Cream shortening, sugars, egg, and add vanilla until light and fluffy, sift together dry ingredients, blend well. Add chocolate chips and nuts. Drop from teaspoons 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake in moderate 375 degree oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove from sheet immediately. Makes 3 dozen.