Chocolate Chunk Cookies

I don't like chocolate chip cookies, but I must say these are pretty tasty. Buttery, sugary, and delicious. Recipe courtesy of Pillsbury Classic Cookbooks Cookies, Brownies, and Bars.

• Ready In: 24 mins
• Serves: 36
• Yields: 36 cookies

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup  firmly packed brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1  egg
• 1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 8  ounces  semisweet chocolate (coarsely chopped) or 1  cup chocolate chips
• 1  cup  nuts, chopped

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375.
2. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, sugar, butter, and shortening until light and fluffy.
3. Add vanilla and egg and blend well.
4. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup and level off.
5. Add flour, baking soda, and salt and mix well.
6. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
7. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookig sheets.
8. Bake at 375 for 9 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown.
9. Cool 1 minute and remove from cookie sheets.