chocolate chip cookies
This is a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe that comes from Better Homes & Gardens 12th Edition Cookbook. I made the version without the nuts, but only because I didn't have any on hand! These are the kind of homemade cookies that have the nice gooey chocolate in the middle!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
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yield
makes about 45 cookies.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 - eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (12 oz.) - bag (2 cups) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts (optional)
How To Make chocolate chip cookies
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375 F.
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Step 2In a large mixing bowl beat shortening and butter or margarine with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds; add brown sugar, granulated sugar and baking soda; beat until mixture is combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
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Step 3Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined; beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer; stir in any remaining flour.
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Step 4Stir in chocolate pieces and nuts (if using).
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Step 5Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
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Step 6Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
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Step 7Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.
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