Chocolate Chip Cookies
["2 c. shortening (1/2 butter is better)", "2 c. sugar", "1 1/2 c. brown sugar", "4 eggs", "2 tsp. soda", "2 tsp. salt", "4 tsp. vanilla", "4 1/2 c. flour", "1 lb. chocolate chips", "1 c. nuts (optional)"]
["Mix ingredients as listed.", "Drop by spoonfuls on greased pan. Bake in 325\u00b0 oven until light brown, about 10 minutes."]
["shortening", "sugar", "brown sugar", "eggs", "soda", "salt", "vanilla", "flour", "chocolate chips", "nuts"]