Chocolate Chip Cookie
1 cup shortening or butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups white flour
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup hot water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 package 6 oz chocolate chips
Throughly cream the shortening(butter) and the sugars. Add eggs and beat well. Mix together flour, soda, and salt. Add to first mixture. Add water and vanilla and mix throughly. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by spoon onto a slightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes. The cookies should be slightly brown.
