Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

5 from 1 vote

Made with a combination of butter and shortening, this Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie will have your family asking for seconds, maybe even thirds!Serving Size: 2 cookies each

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings cookies

Calories 140kcal

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
12 ounce package or 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts, pecans, or hazlenuts optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, beat shortening and butter with an electric mixer on medium to high for 30 seconds.
Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, and baking soda. Beat until mixture is combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. Stir in chocolate pieces and if desired, nuts.
With a 1/8 measuring cup, individually scoop dough and drop onto an ungreased cookie or one lined with parchment paper…making sure they are only 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Let them cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Time Saving Tips:
To save on time, the dough can be made ahead of time. Make the dough and store in the fridge for a few days or store in the freezer for up to a month. Take out of the freezer to defrost in the fridge for a few days before baking.

Even More Tips: For a fluffier cookie, use a regular bowl and a large mixing spoon to make the dough. Bake as directed in the recipe.

Recipe Source:
From a wife of one of Husband Man's co-workers. Wish I knew who she was because I would give her double the credit for this recipe :)

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