Benjamin's Grade Six Chocolate Chip Cookies

When Benjamin was homeschooled for grade six, Mom sometimes taught math in the kitchen. This recipe was (and is) one of Benjamin's favorites. He says they look like perfect chocolate chip cookies too. 

Stir together: 2 ½ cups flour 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 

In a separate bowl, mix together and beat until fluffy: 

½ cup butter or margarine ½ cup shortening 1 cup packed brown sugar ½ cup white sugar 

Add to butter mixture and beat well: 2 eggs 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract 

Add dry ingredients to beaten mixture and beat until well blended. 

Stir in: 

1 to 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate pieces 

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 

Drop dough from a teaspoon onto an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing two inches apart. 

Bake in 375° oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until done. 

Remove to a wire rack to cool. Makes about 6 dozen cookies.