1/2 c. shortening
1/4 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg, beaten
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine shortening, two sugars and vanilla beating until light and fluffy. Add one egg and beat until fluffy again. Sift flour, soda and salt and add to mixture. Fold in nuts and chocolate chips. Drop on a greased baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.