chip

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cup light brown suagr
1 tbsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/4 cup flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup chocolate chips (semi sweet)
1 1/4 cup of chopped pecans. almonds or walnuts.

Cream shortening brown sugar and vanilla, with eletric beater on medium until creamy.Add eggs and blend. Add flour,salt and baking soda to creamed mixture, gradually beating on low until blended well.
Stir in nuts and chocolate chips. drop dough in spoonfuls on a ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.