Ingredients:

4 1/4 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons salt

1 cup sugar

2 cups brown sugar

2 cups shortening or 2 C. margarine (or a combination of both)

4 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 bag chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat over to 350 degrees.

2. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

3. Beat or cream together the sugars, shortening/margarine, then add the eggs and vanilla and beat well.

4. Gradually add the flour mix in about 1 cup at a time, beating after each.

5. After all flour is incorporated, stir in the chocolate chips by hand.

6. Drop spoonfuls on cookie sheet and bake at 350 degree Fahrenheit for 10 minutes (optional -use parchment paper on cookie sheets.)