Categories: Desserts

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate pieces
• 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375. In a large mixing bowl, beat shortening and butter on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, and baking soda. Beat until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour. Stir in chocolate pieces, and nuts.

2. Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto ungreased cooking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Transfer to wire racks and let cool.

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