Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 F.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream together shortening, butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla.

Step 4

Gradually mix in half of the flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to incorporate the other half of the flour mixture if the dough gets too thick for the mixer.

Step 5

Stir in the chocolate chips.

Step 6

Roll the dough into tablespoon sized balls.

Step 7

Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, 2 inches apart

Step 8

Bake for 7-10 minutes.

Step 9

Remove from oven when cookies are slightly golden around the edges and soft on the tops.

Step 10

Leave cookies on the pan for 2-3 minutes to continue cooking outside of the oven.

Step 11

Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Serve immediately. Store leftovers in an air-tight container.