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Recipe By Orville
Preparation Time 1:45

Makes about 5 to 6 Dozen Cookies

1 cup shortening
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar -- Packed
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 3/4 cups flour
1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick)
2 cups chocolate chips
1 cup pecans

Cream sugar and shortening in mixer. When smooth add eggs one at a time. Mix until smooth. Add salt, baking soda, vanilla, and half of the flour. Mix well. Add remaining flour and mix till well blended. Add the chocolate chips and pecans. Mix well. Fold in the melted butter by hand. Spoon onto a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet. Use finger tips to press the dough. Bake until lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet and put on cooling racks to cool completely. Excess can be stored in the freezer until needed.