Chocolate Chip Cookies

2/3 C. shortening

2/3 C. butter or margarine, softened

1 C. granulated sugar

1 C. brown sugar (packed)

2 eggs

2 tsp. vanilla

3 C. flour (add 1/2 flour for a softer, rounder cookie)

1 tsp. soda

1 tsp. salt

12 oz. semisweet chocolate chips

Heat oven to 375 degrees.  Mix thoroughly shortening, butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla.  Stir in remaining ingredients.  Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet.  Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown.  Cool slightly before removing from baking sheet.  Makes about 7 dozen cookies.