In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, sugars, eggs, and vanilla.
Add the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir to combine thoroughly.
Mix in the nuts and chocolate chips.
Drop the dough by teaspoonfuls onto a lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 7 to 9 minutes for chewy cookies; 10 to 12 minutes for crispy.
Remove cookies from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
*Toasting brings out the flavor in nuts.
To toast pecans, place in a shallow pan and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 5 to 10 minutes, or until they're barely beginning to brown.
Provided by American White Wheat Producers Association.
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