Bake at 375 F. Single batch 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour tsp salt 1/2 tsp [baking] soda 6 oz semisweet chocolate pieces =1 cup 1/2 cup broken nuts Cream shortening, sugars, egg, and vanilla till light and fluffy. Sift together dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture; blend well. Add chocolate and nuts. Drop from teaspoon 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake in moderate oven (375°) 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from sheet immediately. Makes 3 dozen.
