family favorite chocolate chip cookies

Cleveland, OH
Updated on May 1, 2012

Years ago before my children were born, I found this recipe in a cookbook. It was so easy to follow, and always came out tasting so good. The key is not to overcook, so the cookies are chewy and soft.

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yield Makes 3 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 - egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup broken nuts

How To Make family favorite chocolate chip cookies

  • Step 1
    In a mixing bowl combine the shortening, sugars, egg and vanilla. Beat mixture till thoroughly combined. Sift the dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture blending well.
  • Step 2
    Stir in chocolate pieces, and if desired nuts.
  • Step 3
    Drop dough by rounded teaspoon 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes or till edges are lightly browned.
  • Step 4
    Cool cookies on a wire rack.

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