Absolutely the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These chocolate chip cookies are a secret family recipe. Everyone who tries them begs for more. Enjoy!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 cookies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 1 cup butter flavored shortening

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • ¾ cup brown sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 teaspoons Mexican vanilla extract

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 cookie sheets.

  3. Cream together butter-flavored shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; stir in vanilla.

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  4. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; gradually stir into creamed mixture.

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  5. Fold in chocolate chips until well combined.

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  6. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.

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  7. Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

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  8. Enjoy!

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Editor's Note

Mexican vanilla extract can be found in Mexican grocery stores. If you can't find it, feel free to substitute regular vanilla extract.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

241 Calories
14g Fat
28g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 241
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 180mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 3g 5%
Calcium 27mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 25mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.