Chocolate Chip Wheat Cookies

2 cups shortening
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 tsp. soda
4 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. salt
4 tsp. water
2 cubs chocolate chips

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Blend shortening with brown sugar; add white sugar and eggs. Add all other ingredients, except flour, and mix well. Add flour , one cup at a time. Add chocolate chips. Drop by spoonfuls on un-greased cookie sheet. Bake 8 - 10 minutes at 375°