Mix in order and mix as you go:

2 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening, butter
3 eggs
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda dissolved with a few drops of hot water
1 tsp. vanilla

Then put in chocolate chips, 3 cups sifted flour. Add chopped nuts if desired. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Grease sheets with Pam for first batch.