CHOCOLATE CHIP ANGEL COOKIES

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I thought I had the best chocolate chip recipe but after trying these this morning I may have found a better one. Soft, puffy and oh, so good. Try 'em, you'll like ,em!

Provided by jrbennett

Categories Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans
additional sugar

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl cream butter and shortening.
Gradually add sugars, beating well.
Add egg and vanilla, beat well.
Combine dry ingredients.
Add to creamed mixture,beat well.
Stir in chips and pecans.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar.
Place 2-inches apart on greased baking sheet.
Bake 350° for 12 minutes.
Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1181.3, Fat 76.5, SaturatedFat 30.6, Cholesterol 91.1, Sodium 530.2, Carbohydrate 126.1, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 79.4, Protein 11.5