Submitted by William Haller on
- Mix thoroughly
- 2/3 cup soft shortening (part butter)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- Sift together and stir in
- 1 1/2 cups sifted flour (for a softer more rounded cookie, use 1 3/4 cups flour)
- 1/2 tsp. soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- Stir in
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans)
- 6 oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces (about 1 1/4 cups)
- Drop by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake at 375 degrees approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from baking sheet.
