Chocolate Chip Cookies

Name: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 60 cookies
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; 1/2 teaspoon salt (I use 1/4 tsp.); 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate pieces or 1 (12 ounce) package miniature candy-coated semisweet chocolate pieces; 1 1/2 cups hazelnuts or 1 1/2 cups filberts

Submitted by Chef for the love o

"I got this recipe from my Better Homes cookbook. These are some of the best chocolate chip cookies I've had!"

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Ready In:: 33mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 60 cookies

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
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt (I use 1/4 tsp.)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 ¹⁄₂ cups all-purpose flour
1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate pieces or (12 ounce) package miniature candy-coated semisweet chocolate pieces
1 ¹⁄₂ 1 1/2 cups hazelnuts or 1 1/2 cups filberts

directions

In a large mixing bowl beat shortening 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 flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. Stir in chocolate pieces and, if desired, nuts.
Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.