1 c. butter flavor shortening
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
2 c. chocolate chips
1 c. chopped nuts

Cream butter flavor shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Mix flour with baking powder and salt; blend into shortening mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 6 dozen cookies.