1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream sugars and shortening and add eggs. Mix together salt, flour, soda and powder and add to creamed mixture. Add vanilla. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.

Variations: Oatmeal White Chippers: Add 2 cups rolled oats, 1 bag white chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped almonds.

Cowboy Cookies: Add 2 cups rolled oats and 1 bag chocolate chips.

Chocolate Chip Raisin Rewards: Omit 1 cup white sugar; increase vanilla to 4 teaspoons; add 4 tablespoons milk, 1 cup chocolate chips, 1 cup raisins and 1 cup walnuts.