Mom's Excellent Chocolate Chip Cookies

My mom has made this our family's favorite cookie. Her husband, children, and grandchildren all enjoy its exceptional, mouth-watering flavor. This is a classic from our family to yours.

• Calories: 358 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup butter flavored shortening

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

Step 2

Cream butter, shortening, both sugars, egg, and vanilla in an electric mixer until fluffy.

Step 3

Stir in sifted dry ingredients.

Step 4

Add chocolate chips and walnuts.

Step 5

Drop by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.