Ingredients

Cream:

1/2 c. shortening (Crisco)

1 c. brown sugar(packedin cup)

Beat in 1 unbeaten egg

1 tsp. vanilla

Sift together:

1 c. flour

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

Stir in creamed mixture.

Mix in:

1/2 to 1 c. chopped nuts

1 pkg. small chocolate chips

Preparation

Drop by teaspoon on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes in moderate oven 350.

Let cool a moment before removing from cookie sheet.

If batter is too loose, I add about 2 tbsp. flour.