2/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. butter
2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
3 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. chocolate chips

36 cookies.

OATMEAL COOKIES: Add 1 cup oatmeal, reduce flour to 2 3/4 cups.

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES: Add 1 cup peanut butter.

CHOCOLATE: Add 1/2 cup cocoa.

Bake at 375 degrees for 13 minutes.