Jessica's Chocolate Chip Cookies

Total Time: 36 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 11 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Recipe

• 1 in a large mixing bowl beat shortening and butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
• 2 add brown sugar, granulated sugar, and baking soda.
• 3 beat until mixture is combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
• 4 beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer.
• 5 stir in any remaining flour.
• 6 stir in chocolate chips.
• 7 drop dough with a 1/4 cup measure about 4 inches apart.
• 8 bake in a 375˚ oven for 11 to 13 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.