Chocolate Chip Cookies

This summer has been full of projects in the home-long over due projects and one thing leads to another. One of the projects being new counter top and flooring in my kitchen. As a result I have not been doing a lot of cooking or creating. Along with trying to lose and maintain weight loss I have not been making many "treats" lately. While I was in the basement sorting through piles of paper and organizing recipes Rebecca was busy making chocolate chip cookies. What a simple treat after a long process. Thanks Reb!

Rebecca's Chocolate Chip Cookies

1/2 c. granulated sugar

1/2 brown sugar, packed

1/3 c. margarine or butter, softened

1/3 c. shortening

1 egg

1 t. vanilla

1 1/3 c. all purpose flour

1/2 t. baking soda

1/2 t. salt

1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

1 pkg. chocolate chips

Heat oven to 375. Mix sugars, margarine, shortening, egg and vanilla. Stir in remaining ingredients.

With a small ice cream scoop place on cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 8-10 minutes or until light brown. Cool slightly before removing from cookie sheet. About 3 dozen.

Sometimes a glass of milk and a warm chocolate chip cookie is all you need to relax for just a few minutes