Leave it to Beaver Chocolate Chip Cookies

Rainy days are perfect for cookies and I know I'm biased but I think my mom's are the best. 

I think that she got the recipe from a radio program and I remember them becoming a family favorite in no time at all. I'm pretty sure using shortening is the key to the chewy crispness and all that vanilla is just amazing. 

1 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon soda

2 cups chocolate chips 

Mix ingredients together and bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes.