Chocolate Chip Cookies

This chocolate chip cookie recipe has been in our family for a long time, and is a prize winner that we enjoy at Christmas and all through the year.

1 cup flour

¾ cup sugar

¾ cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 eggs

2 ½ cup flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups chocolate chips

1 cup chopped walnuts(optional)

Combine shortening, sugar, and vanilla and beat until creamy. Beat in eggs until nice and creamy. Combine dry ingredients and add to creamy mixture. Mix well. Add chocolate chips and walnuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.