Joan's Chocolate Chip Cookies

Here's a recipe from a sweet lady at our church who always brings yummy snacks on Sunday. I think you might like it! (It makes a large batch)

2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
1 cup brown sugar
4 eggs
6 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-4 drops orange flavoring extract (optional)
5 cups flour
2 teaspoons soda
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 package chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs and extracts and beat well. In separate bowl, mix together flour, soda, salt, and baking powder. Add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans. Bake on greased baking sheets. Roll in walnut-sized balls and space 2 inches apart. Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 6-8 dozen. Enjoy!
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