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Chocolate Chip Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 13 Minutes
Ready In: 23 Minutes
Servings: 4
This came from Betty Crocker's Best-Loved Recipes cookbook and were a Spirit of Betty Crocker Contest Winner, they surpass any other chocolate chip recipe that I have ever come by. They come out large, thick and chocolaty. These are the type of cookies you find in a bakery, everyone will rave! You do have to drop them by 1/4 cup and watch them carefully for them to turn out perfect.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely chopped nuts, if desired (optional)
1 (24 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 375.
2. Beat margarine, sugars, vanilla and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed.
3. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt (dough will be stiff).
4. Stir in nuts (if using) and chocolate chips.
5. Drop dough by level 1/4 cups about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with fork.
6. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until light brown (centers will be soft).
7. Cool 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
By RecipeOfHealth.com