- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 cups flour
- 1 large package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- Chopped nuts (optional)
Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 9×13 inch pan.
Cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs, vanilla, and salt. Add flour and baking powder. Add chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
Bake for 30-40 minutes.
Note: NaNa used butter.