Old Fashioned Chocolate Chip Cookies

2/3 c. butter, softened

1/3 c. shortening

1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed

1/2 c. sugar

1 egg, room temoerature

1 t. vanilla

2 c. flour

1 t. baking soda

1 t. salt

12 oz. pkg chocolate chips

1 c. walnuts, chopped, optional

In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir into butter mixture, mixing well. Stir in chips* and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls, 2" apart, onto greased or paper lined baking sheets. Bake in 350 oven for 8-10 minutes, until edges are golden. Centers will still be soft. Remove to wire racks to cool. 

*may add more chips if desired, especially if not adding the nuts.