Preheat Oven to 375°

Cream together:

  • ⅓ cup shortening
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar

Beat in:

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Stir in with mixer on low speed:

  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 ½ cup flour

Stir in with wooden spoon:

  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Drop by rounded teaspoons onto un-greased cookie sheet.

Bake 8-10 minutes or until cookies are light brown.

Remove from oven and let cool slightly on a cooling rack.