Chocolate Chip Cookies
["1/3 c. shortening", "1/3 c. margarine, softened", "1/2 c. granulated sugar", "1/2 c. brown sugar, packed", "1 egg", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour (unsifted, spoon into measure and level off)", "1/2 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)", "1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips"]
["Heat oven to 375\u00b0.", "Mix thoroughly shortening, butter, sugar, egg and vanilla.", "Stir in remaining ingredients with a wooden spoon.", "Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.", "Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown.", "Cool slightly before removing from baking sheet.", "Enjoy with a cold glass of milk or ice cream."]
["shortening", "margarine", "sugar", "brown sugar", "egg", "vanilla", "flour", "soda", "salt", "nuts", "semi-sweet chocolate chips"]