Canadian Living's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
These truly are the best chocolate chip cookies that I've ever made. The chilling instructions before baking and the standing afterwards are very important steps. The texture turns out perfect.
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READY IN: 8mins
YIELD: 50 cookies
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1⁄2cup butter
- 1⁄2cup shortening
- 1cup granulated sugar
- 1⁄2
- 2large eggs
- 2teaspoons vanilla
- 2
- 1teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 2
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DIRECTIONS
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and shortening; gradually mix in sugars, creaming thoroughly.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking soda and salt; blend into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
- Chill for a few minutes or let stand at cool room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets.
- Flatten slightly and smooth edges to make 1/2-inch thick cookie.
- Bake in a 375°F oven for 8-9 minutes or until golden brown around the edges and still slightly under-baked in the centre. Let stand on baking sheet for 5 minutes; remove to racks to let cool completely.
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