Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies I

This is one of our favorite soft cookies, which my husband loves. I got this from a friend many years back and have made it often.

• Calories: 330 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
• 2.5 cups sifted all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix sugar and shortening until smooth and fluffy. Beat eggs and add baking soda which has been dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water.

Step 3

Sift flour and salt together and add to the creamed mixture. Add vanilla and fold in nuts and chocolate chips.

Step 4

Drop by spoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes.