Eric's Favorite Chocolate Chippers

This recipe is definitely a family favorite. I used to make these cookies at least once a week, and they disappeared about as fast as I could make them, especially when my son Eric and his friends would stampede into the kitchen after school!

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 60 cookies

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup shortening
• 2⁄3 cup margarine
• 1  cup white sugar
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 2  eggs
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 1  teaspoon  butter flavoring
• 3  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  cups  semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl beat the shortening, margarine, and the white and brown sugars together until light and fluffy.
2. Add the eggs, vanilla, and butter flavorings. Mix well.
3. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt until well combined.
4. Stir in chocolate chips.
5. Chill dough 1/2 hour.
6. Shape into walnut sized balls, and flatten slightly with a glass dipped in sugar.
7. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
8. Enjoy with a large glass of milk!