3/4 c. butter flavor Crisco
1 1/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tbsp. milk
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 egg
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. pecan pieces (optional)

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Combine Crisco, brown sugar, milk, vanilla in large bowl. Beat until creamy. Beat egg into creamed mixture. Combine flour, salt and soda and mix into creamed mixture until just blended. Stir in chocolate chips and pecan pieces. Drop by rounded tablespoonsful 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes for chewy cookies or 11 to 13 minutes for crisp cookies. Makes 3 dozen 3 inch cookies.