Peppermint Chocolate-Chip Cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 egg

1 tablespoon milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup flour

6 ounces package semi-sweet chocolate pieces

1/2 cup broken nuts

1/2 cup crushed peppermint-stick candy

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugars, egg, milk, vanilla, salt and soda until fluffy. Stir in flour, chocolate pieces, nuts and candy. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.. Carefully remove to wire rack.