Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: in a large bowl, cream together butter and shortening; gradually mix in sugars, creaming thoroughly. beat in eggs and vanilla. combine flour, baking soda and salt; blend into creamed mixture. stir in chocolate chips and nuts. chill for a few minutes or let stand at cool room temperature for 30 minutes. drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets. flatten slightly and smooth edges to make 1/2-inch thick cookie. bake in a 375°f oven for 8-9 minutes or until golden brown around the edges and still slightly under-baked in the centre. let stand on baking sheet for 5 minutes; remove to racks to let cool completely.

Target recipe: cream shortening, sugars, egg, and vanilla until light and slightly fluffy. be sure to sift together dry ingredients, then stir into fluffed mixture, blend well. add chocolate and nuts, if desired. place dough balls about 2'' apart on a greased cookie sheet, and bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes. remove from cookie sheet immediately onto a cooling rack, or similar surface, as the cookies continue to bake past their desired texture pretty quickly! enjoy!