Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 c. solid shortening (Crisco)
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • pinch of salt
  • 6 oz. bag semi-sweet chocolate morsels

Method

  • Stir flour, salt and baking soda in one bowl.
  • With mixer, combine shortening, both sugars, eggs and vanilla in another bowl. Add flour mixture to shortening mixture, using a fork or spoon; do not use mixer.
  • Add chocolate morsels.
  • Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350° for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Makes 2 to 3 dozen cookies.