Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl beat shortening and butter with a mixer on medium for 30 seconds. Add both sugars, baking soda, and salt. Beat on medium for 2 minutes, scraping bowl as needed. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Beat in Gluten-Free Flour Mix. Stir in chocolate pieces and, if desired, nuts.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until golden. Cool on cookie sheet 2 minutes. Remove; cool on a wire rack.