4 tablespoons shortening flavored (butter or regular are okay)
4 tablespoons butter unsalted
1 teaspoons vanilla extract
Equipment
bowl
baking sheet
oven
hand mixer
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Have ready an ungreased cookie sheet.With an electric mixer, beat the butter, shortening and both sugars until light and fluffy; Beat in vanilla, salt and vinegar, scrape sides of bowl and beat in egg. When egg is well mixed, add baking soda and beat so that it is well distributed; Stir in the flour, being careful not to over-beat. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using)Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the cookie sheets.
Bake for 10-14 minutes.
Let cool on cookie sheet for a couple of minutes then transfer to a rack to cool completely.Makes about 24