Absolutely the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Description
These chocolate chip cookies are chewy, crisp, and simple to make with basic pantry staples and Mexican vanilla extract for a spicy, creamy flavor.
Ingredients
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1 cup butter flavored shortening
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3/4 cup white sugar
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3/4 cup brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons Mexican vanilla extract
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 cups milk chocolate chips
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 cookie sheets.
3
Cream together butter-flavored shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; stir in vanilla.
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Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; gradually stir into creamed mixture.
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Fold in chocolate chips until well combined.
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Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
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Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy!