Chocolate Chip Cookies
["2/3 c. shortening", "2/3 c. butter, softened", "1 c. granulated sugar", "1 c. brown sugar, packed", "2 eggs", "2 tsp. vanilla", "3 c. flour (if using self-rising flour, omit soda and salt)", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1 c. chopped nuts (optional)", "2 (6 oz. each) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces"]
["Heat oven to 375\u00b0.", "Mix thoroughly shortening, butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla.", "Stir in remaining ingredients.", "Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown.", "Cool slightly before removing from baking sheet.", "Makes about 7 dozen cookies."]
["shortening", "butter", "sugar", "brown sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "soda", "salt", "nuts", "semi-sweet chocolate pieces"]