Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

This comes from Better Homes and Garden's cookbook. If you don't have the time to bake several batches of cookies, you can save time by turning the dough into bars.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chocolate pieces
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped

Preparations:

1. Beat eggs, butter, shortening, sugars and vanilla.
2. Separately mix flour and baking soda.
3. Combine both sets of ingredients. Mix well. 
4. Add chocolate chips and walnuts.
5. Press dough into ungreased 11x13 pan.
6. Bake at 375 for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.