Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

3/4 Palm oil shortening

3/4 cup white sugar

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 eggs

1 12-oz package “Enjoy Life” chocolate chips (mini are good)

1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.

Beat shortening, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla in a mixer bowl.

Add eggs one at a time, beating well and scraping bowl after each addition.

Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

Drop round tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet and bake at 375 for 11 minutes.

Prepare a brown paper grocery bag by cutting it apart to make a flat piece of paper. Once cookies are done, let sit a few minutes and then place cookies on paper bag. Let them cool completely. The bag will absorb the extra oil from the cookies.