ANN'S CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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My mother used to bake these cookies. I call this recipe my own, though, since I've made a few changes over the years.-Ann Petereson, Camano Island, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 9 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups old-fashioned oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the chips, coconut and walnuts if desired., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cookies are set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.