chocolate chip cookies
categories:  Cookies | Desserts   

Prepared: 2004-12-24

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 12-ounce package (2 cups) semisweet chocolate peices or minature candy-coated semisweet chocolate pieces

Preparation:

• in a large mixing bowl beat shortnening and butter 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
• 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
• drop dough bu rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet
• bake in 375° oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned
• transfer to a wire rack and let cool

makes 60 servings @ 98 calories per serving

reviews:

	these cookies were just ok and they harden too quickly in my opinion
	Reviewed on 2008-02-28 by rubby