My Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

I have been making chocolate chip cookies this way for years.  I made some changes to the recipe on the back of the chocolate chip bag so that they are softer, meatier cookies.  I hope that you enjoy them as much as we do!

Chocolate Chip Cookies (Makes 3 doz)

Preheat oven to 350

1/2 cup butter (softened)
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs (Room Temp)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp salt
2 1/4 cup flour
1 1/4 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

With a mixer, beat the butter and shortening together until smooth and shiny, about 2 minutes.  Add the sugar, beat until smooth.  Add the brown sugar and continue to beat until smooth.  Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well with each addition.  Add the baking soda, salt, and vanilla and beat well, scrapping the sides of the bowl.  Add the flour, one cup at a time, and beat until just combined.  Add the chocolate chips and the nuts and stir by hand.  Drop by the spoonful onto a cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until brown (for a softer cookie, bake until just slightly brown around the edges.) Remove from the oven and immediately move to a cooling rack.  Cool completely and store in an airtight container.  

***If you are freezing your dough, freeze in an airtight bag or container for up to 3 months.***