There are few things in life better than the aroma of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies wafting through your home. Whether you’re baking them up as a special treat for yourself or family, or you’re sharing them with neighbors or friends, a batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies is sure to make everyone smile.
This recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies With Shortening And Butter is a classic one that is sure to become a favorite. Made with a combination of butter and shortening, these cookies are soft and chewy while still having a slightly crispy texture. The flavor of the cookies is enhanced by the addition of brown sugar, white sugar, and of course, lots of chocolate chips!
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Drop cookie dough by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
These Chocolate Chip Cookies With Shortening And Butter are the perfect combination of chewy and crispy. The combination of butter and shortening gives the cookies a rich flavor, while the chocolate chips add that classic chocolate chip cookie flavor we all love. Enjoy them with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot tea and you’ll have a delicious treat that everyone will love.
