1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 well beaten eggs
1 (7 oz.) bag chocolate chips
1/4 c. nuts (opt.)
1/4 c. grated orange peel
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk

Mix all except milk, dry ingredients and chocolate chips. Alternate buttermilk and flour mixture. Blend in chips. Bake in greased and floured 8" square pan at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.