Chocolate Chip Cookies - Cindy Cooks!

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/4 cup coconut
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts ( (optional))
• 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips ( (2 cups))