Sunday, October 28, 2007

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

We tested more than 100 Chocolate Chip Cookies and selected this "classic" recipe as our hands-down favorite. Best of all, these chocolate chip cookies are surprisingly easy to make.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sifted, all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 6-ounce package (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Cream together shortening, sugars, egg and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Sift together dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, blend well. Add chocolate chips and nuts.
Drop by teaspoon 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Makes 3 dozen cookies.

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