JUMBO CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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These huge cookies are a family favorite. No one can resist their sweet chocolaty taste.-Lori Sporer, Oakley, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening, butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips and pecans. Chill for at least 1 hour., Preheat oven to 375°. Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.