Chocolate chip cookies

Because you can never have enough recipes!

Cream together in a mixing bowl:

1 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla

Then add and mix thoroughly:
2 cups flour
1tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 cups chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Spoon dollops of mixture onto cookie sheets and bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Let cool before removing from cookie sheet.