Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      cup           All-Purpose Flour
   1      tsp           Baking soda (level)
   2      tsp           Salt (level)
   1      cup           Light Brown Sugar (packed)
   1      cup           Granulated Sugar
   1 1/2  cup           Vegetable Shortening (Crisco)
   1 1/2  tsp           Vanilla Extract
   1      large         Egg White
   2      tbsp          Water (warm) -- (2 to 4)
  12      oz            Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Preparation:

Bring all ingredients to room temperature. Preheat oven to 325 °F. Mix the flour and baking soda in a bowl and set aside. Use an electric mixer to mix the two sugars and shortening. When creamy add the vanilla, salt, and egg white. Add the flour 1/2 cup at a time adding a tablespoon of warm water as necessary to mix the flour - don't exceed 4 tablespoons of water - this will make a firm dough. Mix in chocolate chips. As the dough gets thicker you may want to mix by hand and abandon the electric mixer. Roll into 2 inch balls and press down with the palm of the hand to make flat. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brow