CHOCOLATE CHIP ICEBOX COOKIES

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Putting chocolate chips in these refrigerator cookies make them deliciously different. This treat is always welcome at my house.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 20 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons shortening
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chips and pecans. Shape into a 9-in. roll; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate overnight., Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.