Preheat oven to 350
In large mixing bowl, cream together shortening, white and brown sugars
Add eggs, one at a time
Add vanilla
In separate bowl mix together flour, baking soda and salt
One cup at a time, pour flour mixture into wet sugar mixture until combined
Add chocolate chips, dried fruit, and nuts. Hand mix with wooden spoon
Place rounded spoonfuls of the cookie dough on greased cookie sheet (about 9 cookies per baking sheet)
Bake for 10-12 minutes until light golden brown
Let cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet, then remove to cooling rack until completely cool
Enjoy!