Toll House Cookies
["1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. flour", "1/2 c. soft shortening", "1/2 tsp. vanilla", "1 egg", "1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "6 Tbsp. brown sugar, packed", "1/4 tsp. water", "1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips", "1 c. chopped nuts (optional)"]
["Sift together flour, baking soda and salt.", "Set aside.", "Blend butter, brown sugar, vanilla, water and egg.", "Add flour mixture. Mix well.", "Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.", "Drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheet.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.", "Makes about 4 dozen cookies."]
["flour", "shortening", "vanilla", "egg", "baking soda", "salt", "brown sugar", "water", "semi-sweet chocolate chips", "nuts"]