Chocolate Chip Cookies
["1 1/2 cups shortening", "1 1/2 cups granulated sugar", "3/4 cup brown sugar", "3 eggs", "1 Tbsp. vanilla", "3 cups all-purpose flour", "2 1/4 tsp. salt", "1 1/2 tsp. soda", "1 12 oz. package (2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate pieces", "1 cup broken nuts (optional)"]
["Cream shortening, sugars, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy. Sift together dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture; blend well. Add chocolate and nuts. Drop from teaspoon 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from sheet immediately. Place on cooling rack. Enjoy!"]
["shortening", "sugar", "brown sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "all-purpose", "salt", "soda", "semi-sweet chocolate pieces", "nuts"]