My Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

2/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
3½ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 bag chocolate chips

Cream butter, shortening, and sugars together. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Add soda, salt, and flour and mix until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Bake at 375ºF on an ungreased cookie sheet for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

*Try all white chocolate chips, or a mix of your favorites.