The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

I especially like these cookies because they don't just all melt into a big blob when ou cook them.  They keep their shape well.

Chocolate Chip Coookies

3/4 c. butter, softened (1 1/2 sticks)

1/4 c. shortening

3/4 c. brown sugar

1/2 c. sugar

2 tsp. vanilla

1 egg

2 1/4 c. flour

1 ttsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 package semi-sweet chocolate chips (I like mini the best)

Cream together butter, shortening, and sugars.  Add  vanilla and egg. Mix in remaining ingredients.  Bake at 375 degrees about 8-10 minutes.  The trick is to take them out of the oven just before they brown.  They may look a little undone, but they will be perfect.  These are great balled and then frozen.

YIELDS: 2 1/2 dozen