Since my Abby did say cookie for the first time, and maybe the last, lol, I thought that I'd make and share my favorite recipe with you. I used to think that I'd never make a good chocolate chip cookie, but this recipe has definitely cured me. Before you read on, just know that they are far from calorie friendly, lol. The secret is to take them out when they still don't look done (about 8 min.) Enjoy!

Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup shortening
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
3 eggs
3 t. vanilla
1 1/2 t. baking soda
4 1/2 cups flour ( I do about 5 1/4 cups)
1 1/2 t. salt
1 1/2 cups nuts
1 package chocolate chips, large

Heat oven to 375. Mix shortening, butter, eggs, sugars, vanilla. Add dry ingredients. Bake 8-10 minutes. Cool slightly before removing from cookie sheet!