Traditional Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

1/2 c shortening (or 1/3 cup soft butter)

1/2 c granulated sugar

1/4 c firmly packed brown sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup unsifted all purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

package of chocolate chips

Directions

Beat shortening/butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla until light and fluffy.

Add flour, baking soda, and salt; blend well. Stir in chocolate chips.

Drop from teaspoon onto greased baking sheet, 2 inches apart.

Bake at 375 for 8 to 10 minutes.

Makes 4 dozen cookies.