Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
["2 c. shortening", "1 1/2 c. white sugar", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1 (12 oz.) chocolate chips", "1 1/2 c. nuts (optional)", "1 1/2 c. brown sugar", "2 tsp. water", "4 eggs", "2 tsp. vanilla", "2 tsp. salt", "2 tsp. baking soda", "4 1/2 c. flour"]
["Cream shortening, sugars and eggs.", "Mix in remaining ingredients.", "This is a double batch.", "Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350\u00b0 to 375\u00b0."]
["shortening", "white sugar", "baking powder", "chocolate chips", "nuts", "brown sugar", "water", "eggs", "vanilla", "salt", "baking soda", "flour"]