One Oh One Cookies

This is a great cookie recipe - I double it and make lots. Freezes well and I like the combination of butterscotch and chocolate chips. Definitely a keeper recipe.

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup butter -- softened
1 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup crispy rice cereal
1 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts -- optional
1 package chocolate or butterscotch chips

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugars, egg and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and combine with butter mixture.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

Sharon's Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 1/2 cups butter flavored shortening
1 1/3 cups butter -- softened
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups packed light brown sugar
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
7 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons soda
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, butter, and sugars until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients and stir into creamed mixture. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips. Scoop out rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until centers are set and very lightly browned. Don't overbake. Cool 2 to 3 minutes before removing from baking pans.