Tuesday, October 14, 2008

THE Best Chocolate Chip Cookies


1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter, at room temp.(this is very important)
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 t. vanilla
1 t. salt
1 t. baking soda
2 1/4 c. flour
1 (12 oz.) pkg. semisweet chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In large mixer bowl, combine shortening & butter. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the sugars. Beat until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally. Add eggs & vanilla. Do not overmix or you'll end up with tougher cookies. Combine flour, salt & baking soda in seperate bowl. Add flour mixture slowly to butter mixture. Add the chocolate chips. Drop dough on cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Watch them closely. They're done when they're edges are golden brown or a toothpick can be cleanly removed from the center. Remove from oven & let cool on their sheet for a few minutes. Cool on wire racks 5 minutes.

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