Preheat over to 375 degrees

In a mixing bowl beat the shortening and butter with an electric mixer for 30 seconds or by hand until blended

Add egg and vanilla. Mix until blended

Add about half of both sugars, mix until blended

Add half of the flour and baking soda, mix until blended

Add remaining dry ingredients beating until throughly combined

Optional: Add chip and beat in by hand or on slow speed for about 10 -15 seconds

Drop rounded teaspoon of dough on the baking sheet 2 inches apart on to ungreased cookie sheet

(Using parchment paper helps with clean up)

Bake 8 -10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned

Cool on a wired rack or on paper towel

Makes 30 small or 24 medium cookies