2/3 c. shortening (butter flavour makes them even more yummy)
2/3 c. butter or margarine
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
(Shhhh Mish's secret ingredient...add about 1/4 cup of molasses: optional)
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
3 c. of flour (if self-rising omit salt and baking soda)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 - 6 oz packs semi sweet chocolate chips
(She mixes dark and light chocolate)

Mix with a mixer: sugar, eggs, butter, shortening, and vanilla.
Add remaining ingredients
(after about 2nd cup of flour you should mix by hand).

Drop by spoon onto un-greased cookie sheet

Bake in a 375° oven for about 8-10 minutes.

To make soft chewy cookies take out about 8 minutes.

Let cool on rack.

Or better still, eat while warm with a nice cuppa coffee or cold milk :o)