2In a large bowl , cream the vegetable shortening and the two sugars. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
3Fold in the chocolate chips and the nuts. Cover and chill for 2 to 3 hours.
4Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5Drop cookie by teaspoonfuls onto shiny lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes and transfer to wire racks to cool. Take out of oven when lightly colored - they will darken after being taken off cookie sheet.