Ingredients

1cupshortening

2cupswhite sugar

4eggs

2tspvanilla extract

6cupsall purpose flour

2tspbaking powder

2tspbaking soda

2tspcream of tartar

2cupsmilk

2cupssemisweet chocolate chips

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Blend the shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cream of tartar.

Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk to the shortening mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets.

Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes or until barely light brown at the edges.