Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

MariaMaria

Tom’s family recipe. It’s a winner.

ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6-ounce bag (or bigger) of chocolate chips

directions

  • 1

    In a large mixing bowl, beat together shortening and white and brown sugars until light and fluffy.

  • 2

    Add the eggs and vanilla; mix well.

  • 3

    Stir in the flour, baking soda and salt until well combined.

  • 4

    Stir in the chocolate chips. Chill the dough ~ 15-20 minutes.

  • 5

    Shape into walnut-sized (about 1-inch) balls and flatten slightly with a glass dipped in sugar.

  • 6

    Bake at 375° for 10 minutes.

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