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Chocolate Chip Cookies
Author/Submitted by:
Servings: 4
Categories:
Chocolate
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Cookies
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Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2
cup
shortening 1/2
cup
margarine or butter 2 1/2
cups
all-purpose flour 1
cup
packed brown sugar 1/2
cup
sugar 2
eggs 1
teaspoon
vanilla 1/2
teaspoon
baking soda 1
(12 oz.) pkg
chocolate pieces 1
cup
chopped peanuts
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl beat shortening and margarine or butter with an
electric mixer on medium to high speed about 20 seconds or until softened.
Add about half of the flour to the shortening mixture. Then add brown
sugar, sugar, eggs, vanilla and baking soda. Beat until thoroughly
combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat or stir in remaining
flour. Stir in chocolate pieces. If desired, stir in nuts.
Drop dough from rounded teaspoon 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie
sheet.
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly
browned.
Remove the cookies from the cookie sheet and cool on a wire rack. Makes
about 60.
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