OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Chip Cookies image

This recipe was passed down to me from my mother. These cookies freeze well, but I rarely have the chance to do that-my husband and our two youngsters gobble them up!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 7-8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by spoonfuls 3-in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.