Best Canadian Livings Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipes

CANADIAN LIVING'S BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream together butter and shortening; gradually mix in sugars, creaming thoroughly.
• Beat in eggs and vanilla.
• Combine flour, baking soda and salt; blend into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
• Chill for a few minutes or let stand at cool room temperature for 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 a 375°F oven for 8-9 minutes or until golden brown around the edges and still slightly under-baked in the centre. Let stand on baking sheet for 5 minutes; remove to racks to let cool completely.

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• In large bowl, beat softened butter and sugars with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon about 1 minute or until fluffy, scraping side of bowl occasionally.
• Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth. Stir in flour mixture just until blended (dough will be stiff). Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
• Onto ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown (centers will be soft). Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store covered in airtight container.