1/2 C softened shortening
6 tbsp brown sugar
6 tbsp granulated sugar
1 C unsifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp water
1 egg
1 C any kind of chips (chocolate chip, peanut butter, white chocolate, butterscotch, etc.)
1/2 C nuts if desired

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Beat shortening, sugars, vanilla, water and egg until light and fluffy. Mix flour with soda and salt and blend into shortening mixture. Stir in nuts and chips.

Drop 2 inches apart from a teaspoon onto greased baking sheet.

Makes 50