Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Combine flour and baking powder in a small bowl, mix with a whisk, and set aside.
  2. Melt butter and shortening together.
  3. Mix together both sugars, salt and vanilla in a large mixing bowl and pour melted butter mixture over.
  4. Beat well.
  5. Add each egg separately, beating until creamy.
  6. Add flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time while beating.
  7. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips.
  8. Refrigerate for 1 hour in a covered bowl.
  9. Preheat oven to 375° Drop cookies by large rounded tablespoonful onto a greased cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.