GRANDMA'S CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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These are the very best chocolate chip cookies I have ever eaten. I have tried all kinds of "adds" and any one or all of them together are just delicious.

Provided by Barbara Lynn

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 16

2/3 c shortening (i use crisco)
2/3 c real butter
1 c white sugar
1 c brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
3 1/2 c flour
6 oz ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips
6 oz ghirardelli milk chocolate chips
ADDITIONS
1 c toasted pecans
1/2 c plain toffee bits
1/2 c plain or toasted coconut

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees, Use Parchment paper on cookie sheet or use ungreased cookie sheet.
  • 2. Thoroughly cream shortening and butter together.
  • 3. Add white sugar and brown sugar and mix well; add eggs and beat thoroughly; add cinnamon, salt, and baking soda and mix well. Add vanilla and mix together.
  • 4. Add flour (1 cup at a time) and mix well after each addition ending with the 1/2 cup.
  • 5. Add the chocolate chips and any additions you choose. It is important to follow the order of the directions as stated.
  • 6. Drop by big tablespoons (I use a 2" ice cream scoop) onto cookie sheet 2-3" apart. Bake 14 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet. Enjoy!

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