mimi's chocolate chip cookies

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Beaumont, TX
Updated on Sep 17, 2023

My children's favorite cookie recipe when growing up. We could never make enough! I remember them counting out the cookies to see how many the six of them could have... ????

prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup crisco
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons oatmeal, uncooked
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup nuts

How To Make mimi's chocolate chip cookies

  • Step 1
    Mix the Crisco and sugars. Blend in the egg and vanilla.
  • Step 2
    Put the dry ingredients and mix well. Add the chocolate and nuts and stir just till mixed well.
  • Step 3
    Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes, depending on if you like soft or crunchy cookies. Remember, they will still bake while cooling down...enjoy!

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Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Flour

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