Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Prep: 25 minutes. Bake: 8 minutes per batch. Makes: about 60 cookies.


Ingredients needed:

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 baking soda
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts/pecans/ hazelnuts (optional)

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, beat shortening & butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.

Step 2

Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, and baking soda. Beat until mixture is combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.

Step 3

Beat in eggs & vanilla until combined.

Step 4

Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. Stir in chocolate chips & if desired, nuts.

Step 5

Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an un-greased cookie sheet.

Step 6

Bake in a 180 degree cel microwave oven (375 for oven) for 8-10 minutes or until edges are browned. Transfer to a wire rack & let cool.