CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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This is the chocolate chip cookie recipe I've been using ever since I was given the recipe by a friend at work, who is an excellent baker! My kids love these cookies and request that I make them often!

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen (depending on the size)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cream together shortening and butter.
  • Add sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla.
  • Blend in flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Stir in chocolate chips and pecans.
  • Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls, 2-inches apart, onto baking sheet.
  • Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly brown.
  • Do not over bake!
  • Cool slightly before removing to wire cooling rack.
  • To keep cookies soft, store in an airtight container with a slice of bread!

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