Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, and baking soda. In large mixing bowl, cream together shortening, butter, and sugar. Add eggs and mix well. Add buttermilk and mix until incorporated. Add vanilla, and mix. Slowly add flour mixture, alternating with water, until all of the flour and water have been added. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by spoonfuls onto parchment covered baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden and cakes are light brown. Remove from oven and cool on pan for 5 minutes, then carefully remove from parchment paper and cool completely on wire racks.