Sunday, May 30, 2010

Chocolate Chip Cookies


2.5 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1.5 tsp vanilla
12 oz (2 cups, 1 package) chocolate chips

Oven @ 375.

Stir together flour, soda and salt. In a mixer beat butter and shortening on medium for 30 seconds. Add sugars and beat until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, beat well. Add dry ingredients to beaten mixture, beating until well combined. Stir in choc chips.

Drop from a teaspoon two inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes or until golden. Remove and cool.

Makes about 72 cookies.