Ingredients
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2/3 cup shortening
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2/3 cup butter or 2/3 cup margarine, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup brown sugar (packed)
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2 eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans recommended)
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1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Mix thorougly shortening, butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla.
- Stir in remaining ingredients.
- Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown.
- Cool slightly before removing from baking sheet.
- *If using self-rising flour, omit baking soda and salt.