December 8, 2008

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

3/4 c Firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c Sugar
1/2 c Margarine or butter,softened
1/2 c Shortening
1 1/2 ts Vanilla
1 Egg
1 3/4 c All purpose flour
1 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Salt
1 c Semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c Chopped nuts or shelled
Sunflower seeds (opt)

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In large bowl, combine brown sugar,
sugar, margarine and shortening; beat until light and fluffy. Add
vanilla and egg; blend well. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt; mix
well. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Spread in ungreased 13 x 9-inch
pan. Bake for 15 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool
completely. Cut into bars.