Cookies — Batch Four!
This is a basic recipe, but one that everyone loves. When I’m faced with a choice of cookies, I have to admit, I do usually pick chocolate chip. I always just know I’ll enjoy them!
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour (for a firmer cookie, add about 1/4 cup more flour)
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
In large bowl, cream together butter and shortening; gradually beat in granulated and brown sugars, creaming thoroughly. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; blend into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. To make the dough easier to work with, chill for a few minutes or let stand at cool room temperature for about 30 minutes. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly and smooth edges to make 1/2 inch thick cookie.
Bake in 375F oven for 8-9 minutes or until golden brown around edges and still slightly under-baked in centre. Let stand on baking sheet for 5 minutes; remove to racks to let cool completely. Makes about 50 cookies.
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