Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 1/4 cups unsifted flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 2 cups milk chocolate chips or 2 cups double chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or 1 cup pecans (optional)

Method

  • Heat oven to 375° F.
  • Stir the flour with baking soda and salt, then set aside.
  • In large mixing bowl, cream butter and the shortening with the sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla.
  • Blend the dry mixture into creamed mixture.
  • Stir in chocolate chips and nuts (if desired).
  • Drop by tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • (I like to use parchment paper for baking on).
  • Bake at 375° F for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.