Chocolate Chip Cookies

Courtesy of Regina Carnes

Start-to-finish: 30 minutes

1/2 cup shortening

6 tablespoons granulated sugar

6 tablespoons light brown sugar

1 egg, beaten

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour

1/2 cup chocolate chips

1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional

1 teaspoon vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Cream shortening and sugars together gradually. Add egg and mix well. Add salt, baking soda and flour. Stir in chocolate chips, nuts and vanilla.

Drop by half teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheet. Bake 7-8 minutes.