Becky's Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are MY favorite chocolate chip cookies. I started with the Nestle Toll House recipe and changed it to a cookie that I like. Slightly crispy outside, but still soft and chewy. I have tried literally for years to find a recipe that my family liked.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 48 cookies

Ingredients

• 5  tablespoons margarine
• 3⁄4 cup shortening
• 3⁄4 cup light brown sugar, plus
• 1  tablespoon light brown sugar
• 2⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  large eggs
• 2 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  cups chocolate chips

Directions

1. I use my Kitchen Aid stand mixer for this recipe. Cream together margarine, shortening, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs 1 at a time beating well after each. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add flour mixture to other ingredients and beat well. Remove bowl from mixer and stir in chocolate chips. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2" apart onto a baking sheet.
2. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 375°F Remove cookies from cookie sheet almost immediately to cool on a kitchen towel or paper towels.