Mrs. Forbes's Chocolate Chip Cookies

4 1/2 - 5 cups flour (spooned into cup)
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp salt
2 cups shortening
2 cups chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla
4 medium eggs

In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Add vanilla and eggs. Mix with spoon. Combine flour, soda, and salt; add to wet ingredients. Mix with hands. Add chips and mix.

Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes on ungreased cookie sheets. As the oven gets hotter, reduce baking time 1/2 minute. Cookies should look barely brown on the edges.