1/2 c. shortening
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 tsp. salt
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1 c. sifted all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Cream shortening, sugars, egg and vanilla until light and fluffy. Sift together dry ingredients, stir into creamed mixture and blend well. Add chocolate and nuts.

Drop from teaspoon 2" apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake in moderate oven (375 degrees) for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from sheet immediately. Makes 3 dozen.