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Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 4
Was in the Baking Soda book, as one of the 500 useful frugal uses for the ever so handy baking soda. Haven't used so please post any teaks that are needed if you do try them out.
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening (margarine or butter, softened)
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Directions:
1. Mix Flour, soda, and salt in a bowl.
2. In a larger bowl, combine shortening, sugars, and vanilla until creamy. Beat eggs.
3. Gradually add dry ingredients & mix well. Stir in chips & nuts, if using.
4. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for about 8 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com